Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: 420 Calories
A boneless chicken breast seasoned and breaded then pressure cooked in 100% peanut oil. This popular chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A® is served with crinkle-cut dill pickles and served on a toasted bun.
One chicken sandwich has 420 calories, 18 grams fat, 41 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams protein.
Read this guide for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in the chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A®.
Calories and Nutrition
Serving Size
Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as one chicken sandwich with a net weight of 183 grams.
Percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
There are 420 calories in the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.
Dietary fat and carbohydrates deliver nearly the same amount of calories, with each contributing just under 40% of the total. The remaining proportion of total calories is from protein.
- Carbs: 160 calories
- Fat: 155 calories
- Protein: 105 calories
- Total: 420 calories
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
Total Fat
A single serving of the fried chicken sandwich has 18 grams of total fat, including four grams of saturated fat.
The amount of total fat has a 23% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), which is considered high. Likewise, 4 grams of saturated fat has a 20% daily value, which is also considered high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One sandwich contains 1,460 milligrams of sodium. That amount of sodium has a 60% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That is high for a single menu item.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
CALORIES
420TOTAL FAT
18g(23%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
41g(15%DV)
PROTEIN
29g| Saturated Fat | 4g (20%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 70mg (23%DV) |
| Sodium | 1460mg (64%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich.
Chicken
Ingredients:Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Spices, Paprika, Enriched Bleached Flour, Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Nonfat Milk, Leavening, Spice, Soybean Oil, Paprika (color), Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, and Fully Refined Peanut Oil (with Dimethylpolysiloxane added).
Bun
Ingredients:Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, DATEM, Potassium Iodate, Sesame Flour, Soy Lecithin, and Butter Flavored Oil.
Pickle
Ingredients:Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Turmeric Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene (color), Garlic Emulsion.
What is Calcium Sulfate?
Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt compound mined primarily from gypsum. It is a white, odorless fine powder with a high calcium content.
As a food additive it is often used to regulate acidity, as a coagulant, and to fortify bread and flours (i.e., as a dough conditioner).
Calcium sulfate is also used as a firming agent with canned vegetables and often found as an ingredient in confections, gelatin, ice cream and frosting.
Allergens
The chicken sandwich is made with ingredients that contain dairy, egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.
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.
I have always liked chick fil a chicken. Crispy and slightly spicy. Delicious!