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Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Info

Chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A restaurant with text '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®.

Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

Calories

420

% Daily Value

saturated fat

20%

High

sodium

64%

High

Cholesterol

23%

HIGH

%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet

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.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories derived from fat, carbs, and protein:

  • 155 calories derived from dietary fats
  • 160 calories derived from total carbs
  • 105 calories derived from protein
  • 420 total calories per serving

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.

Calories
fat
37%
carbohydrates
38%
Protein
25%

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

  • 160 calories from total fat
  • 38% of total calories per serving
  • 40 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

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.

  • 1,460mg of sodium per serving (60% DV)

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

CALORIES

420

TOTAL FAT

18g

(23%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

41g

(15%DV)

PROTEIN

29g
Saturated Fat3.5g (20%DV)
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol70mg (23%DV)
Sodium1460mg (64%DV)
Dietary Fiber1g (4%DV)
Total Sugars6g

%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.

  • 70 milligrams of cholesterol (23% DV) per serving

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Chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A restaurant with text '420 calories'.
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Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

  • Chicken sandwich is not dairy-free. The chicken is prepared with nonfat dry milk.

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich.

Chicken

Ingredients:Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Enriched Bleached Flour, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (Dimethylpolysiloxane added), Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening, Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg.

  • Enriched Bleached Flour includes with malted barley flour, niacin, iron thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate are used for Leavening.
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane is a silicone based polymer used as an anti-foaming agent

Bun

Ingredients:Bleached and Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate, Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, DATEM, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, and Butter Flavored Oil.

  • Flour includes malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and folic acid.
  • Butter Flavored Oil is made with soybean oil, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, natural flavor and beta carotene.
  • Sandwich bun is made with the preservative calcium propionate
  • Ascorbic acid used as a dough conditioner

Pickle

Ingredients:Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Turmeric Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene (color), Garlic Emulsion.

  • Pickle is made with the preservative potassium sorbate

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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.

  • Chicken sandwich image: Chick-fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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