Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips are breaded and fried. The chicken is cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served with your choice of dipping sauce.
A 3-piece order of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips has 14 grams of fat and 310 calories (excluding sauce).
Read this fast food nutrition report for an analysis of the calories and a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens.
Nutrition information is based on standard formulations and Chick-fil-A’s recipe for breaded and fried chicken strips. Unless otherwise stated, a three-piece order of chicken strips was selected to represent the nutritional values in this report.
Calories in Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips
There are 310 total calories in three Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips.
Calories by Macronutrient
Review the chart below for a summary of calories from fat, carbohydrates, and protein (by order size).
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2 Pieces |
3 Pieces |
4 Pieces | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Calories from Fat |
80 |
130 |
170 |
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Calories from Carbs |
45 |
65 |
85 |
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Calories from Protein |
75 |
115 |
155 |
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Total Calories |
200 |
310 |
410 |
For a lower calorie meal, order the smaller 2-piece chicken strips option, which has 200 total calories.
% Calories by Nutrient
Dietary fats contribute about 42% of the total calories in Chick-fil-A’s fried chicken tenders. Protein makes up 37%, and the remaining 21% of calories is from carbohydrates.
Excluding dipping sauce
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary based on how the chicken is prepared and exclude dipping sauce.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 30 minutes to burn off the calories from a 3-piece serving of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 310 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES (3 tenders)
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in a serving of three chicken strips from Chick-fil-A (excluding your choice of dipping sauce).
chick-fil-a chick-n-strips
Amount (%DV) per order of 3 pieces
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
310 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
14g |
18% |
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Saturated Fat |
2.5g |
13% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
75mg |
25% (HIGH) |
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Sodium |
870mg |
38% (HIGH) |
|
Carbohydrates |
16g |
6% |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
|
Total Sugars |
2g | |
|
Protein |
29g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Total Fat
One serving of three fried chicken strips contains 14 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams saturated fat.
Summary of Fat in Chicken Strips
Sodium
There are 870 milligrams of sodium in three chicken tenders. That is a 38% daily value, which is considered high for a single serving of food.
How to Calculate Daily Value of Sodium
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving of food by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
For example, a 3-piece order contains 870mg sodium. Divide 870mg by the 2,300mg daily limit. The result is 38%.
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per 3pc |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Sodium |
870mg |
2300mg |
38% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
The daily value illustrates that the chicken strips contain 38% of the maximum amount of sodium an adult should consume throughout the entire day.
View nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A menu.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients in Chick-n-Strips
Chick-fil-A’s recipe includes boneless chicken tenders that are seasoned and breaded then pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil.
Review the data table below for the full list of ingredients in these popular fast food chicken strips.
Ingredients in Chicken |
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Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins, Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Spice, Flavor, Chicken Fat, Garlic Powder, Sugar Syrup, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Paprika (color), Sodium Diacetate, Silicon Dioxide (anticaking agent), Molasses, Tomato Powder, Smoke Flavor, Modified Food Starch |
Ingredients in Batter |
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Enriched Bleached Flour, Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutatamate, Nonfat Milk, Leavening, Spice, Soybean Oil, Paprika (color), Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (with dimethylpolysiloxane) |
Compare ingredients in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets.
Allergens
The chicken strips at Chick-fil-A are made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, and wheat. In addition, this side dish is cooked in peanut oil.
If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, check the allergen guide for Chick-fil-A’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Fast Food Fried Chicken Nutrition
Review the data table below, which shows nutrition facts for popular chicken nuggets and chicken strips served at fast food restaurants across the nation.
Compare calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium in a serving of fast food fried chicken.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
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| Arby's | Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 370 | 18g | 28g | 23g | 1190mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| Jack in the Box | Chicken Strips (3pc) | 470 | 23g | 32g | 33g | 1760mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (4pc) | 170 | 2.5g | 9g | 9g | 360mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Tenders (3pc) | 420 | 3.5g | 22g | 33g | 1050mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Steak 'n Shake | Chicken Fingers (3pc) | 420 | 24g | 32g | 23g | 990mg |
Nutritional information is based on one serving.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Chick-fil-A official website. Chicken strips product image courtesy of Chick-fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.