Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets (8 Pieces)
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets are made with seasoned and breaded boneless chicken breast meat that is pressure cooked in refined peanut oil.
One serving of 8 pieces contains 250 calories, 11 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbohydrates, and 27 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in the chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A.
A data table at the end of this post provides a comparison of nutrition facts for fast food chicken nuggets from other popular fast food restaurants.
Chicken Nuggets Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as eight standard chicken nuggets, excluding dipping sauce.
Nutrition Info
250 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
13% |
med |
|
Sodium |
53% |
HIGH |
|
Total Sugars |
1g |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
Each serving has 250 calories.
Here is a breakout of the total calories by macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein):
Dietary fats and protein deliver about 80% of the total calories. The remaining 18% of calories are derived from carbohydrates.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or due to choice of dipping sauce.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES
Based on the 250 total calories for eight nuggets, there are approximately 30 calories in a single chicken nugget.
Dietary Fat
A single serving of the chicken side dish contains 11 grams of total fats, including 2.5 grams of saturated fat.
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
The 2.5 grams of saturated fat contributes approximately 20 calories per serving. That’s a 13% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated Fat is found in baked goods, animal fats, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium and Dietary Cholesterol
Eight chicken nuggets have 1,210 milligrams of sodium per serving. That is significant.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the amount of sodium is over half the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
In addition, the amount of dietary cholesterol is also considered high. The 85 milligrams of cholesterol per serving is 28% of the recommended daily limit of 300 milligrams.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 Pieces
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
250 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
11g |
14% |
|
Saturated Fat |
2.5g |
13% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg |
28% |
|
Sodium |
1210mg |
53% |
|
Carbohydrates |
11g |
4% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
|
Total Sugars |
1g | |
|
Protein |
27g |
%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.
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Chicken Nuggets Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A Nuggets.
Ingredients in chicken nuggets:Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, enriched bleached flour, fully refined peanut oil (dimethylpolysiloxane added), sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, pasteurized nonfat dry milk, leavening, spices, water, soybean oil, paprika, and pasteurized egg.
Allergens
Chick-fil-A Nuggets are made with egg, milk, and wheat.
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Nutritional Comparison of Chicken Nuggets
Here is a quick comparison of the nutrition facts for popular fast food chicken nuggets.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, menu item, calories, or nutrient.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 390 | 25g | 23g | 18g | 990mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (10pc) | 450 | 29g | 23g | 25g | 950mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (10pc) | 510 | 32g | 26g | 29g | 1,300mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A