Calories in Chick-fil-A Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The chocolate fudge brownie at Chick-fil-A is a fairly decadent dessert. It’s made with two types of chocolate: semi-sweet chocolate and chocolate fudge chunks.
Each brownie has 370 calories, 21 grams fat, 47 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.
This article provides an in-depth review and analysis of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in this sweet treat. Don’t miss the section below on Total Sugars.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Nutrition
Serving Size 1 Brownie (85g)
Calories
370% Daily Value
saturated fat
40%High
sodium
6%med
TOTAL sugars
35gHIGH
Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one brownie with a net serving weight of 85 grams.
Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the brownie contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
According to Chick-fil-A, there are 370 calories in one Chick-fil-A Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
Approximately half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates (which includes added sugars) make up about 47% of the 370 total calories. The remaining 3% of calories is from protein.
Here is a summary of how many calories in the brownie are from fat, carbs, and protein.
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A.
Order a single brownie or an entire tray of brownies to share with family, friends, or colleagues. Tightly wrap and freeze any leftovers.
Fat
A single serving contains 21 grams of total fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat in Brownie
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.
Each brownie has approximately 70 calories derived from saturated fat. That’s about 19% of the total calories per serving.
Total Sugars
One Chick-fil-A chocolate brownie contains 35 grams of total sugars, which includes both natural sugar and added sugar. In my opinion, this is a fairly high amount of sugar in a single menu item.
Added Sugars
For context, the FDA recommends a limit of 50 grams of added sugars for an entire day.
Even though Chick-fil-A doesn’t separately report added sugars (only total sugars), we are not at a complete loss for information.
Sugar is the Dominant Ingredient in Brownie
Take a look at the list of ingredients below. Sugar is listed as the first ingredient.
It’s a top ingredient in both the semi-sweet chocolate and the fudge chunks. Knowing that, I assume most of the 36 grams of total sugar are added sugars (vs natural sugars).
Let’s make a conservative assumption that half of the total sugars are added sugars. Even at that likely low level, 18 grams of added sugars would equate to about 35% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Here is a summary of the nutritional information for one Chick-fil-A chocolate fudge brownie.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Brownie (85g)
CALORIES
370TOTAL FAT
21g(33%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
47g(16%DV)
PROTEIN
4g| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 65mg (22%DV) |
| Sodium | 140mg (6%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (8%) |
| Total Sugars | 35g |
%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.
Brownie Ingredients and Allergens
There are 17 main ingredients listed for the chocolate fudge brownie. You may want to take note that the first two ingredients on the list are sugar and margarine (i.e., oil).
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Ingredients:Sugar, Margarine, Water, Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (for color), Whole Egg, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Fudge Chunks, Cocoa processed with alkali, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Baking Soda
Why is Chocolate Processed with Alkali?
Cocoa alkalization reduces the natural acidity in cocoa solids.
A food-grade alkali solution raises the pH to improve the color and enhance the flavor profile of chocolate. The process is also referred to as “dutched cocoa.”
Common alkali solutions used in processing cocoa include potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and sodium hydroxide.
Depending on the solution, the resulting color ranges from a light red to a dark charcoal black.
The following menu items and packaged foods also contain cocoa processed with alkali:
Allergens
The brownie from Chick-fil-A is made with ingredients that contain dairy, egg, soy, and wheat.
Do Chick-fil-A Brownies Have Nuts?
Tree nuts and peanuts are listed as two of the top five major food allergens in the U.S. Accordingly, it’s no surprise that when it comes to these brownies, the question “Do Chick-fil-A Brownies Have Nuts?” is asked more than any other.
The short answer is: No. As of the date this post was published (and updated), there are no nuts in the ingredients used to make the brownie.
Risk of Cross Contamination
That said, many manufacturing facilities produce various food products for multiple restaurants. Procedures may differ from one supplier to the next.
As such, Chick-fil-A foods may come into contact with other food items. So even if a recipe is made without nuts, milk, eggs, or gluten, the ingredients or final food product may come into contact with potential allergens.
Anyone who has food sensitivities should discuss concerns with the local restaurant.
Inside Story of Chick-fil-A
Written by Steve Robinson, the longtime chief marketing officer of Chick-fil-A, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A, unveils how the company grew into a global brand with over 2,100 locations and nearly $7 Billion in annual sales.
In this book, Robinson describes the company’s culture, challenges, and triumphs over the course of his 30 year work history.
Chick-fil-A Shakes & Treats Menu Prices
Here are the current prices and summary nutritional information for the brownie, chocolate chunk cookie, and milkshakes offered at Chick-fil-A.
| Updated Dec 2024 | Price | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Lemonade | $4.75 | 320 | 6g | 65g | 6g | 63g |
| Frosted Coffee | $4.75 | 230 | 6g | 39g | 6g | 39g |
| Banana Frosted Coffee | $5.15 | 480 | 9g | 94g | 8g | 74g |
| Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee | $5.15 | 430 | 9g | 83g | 7g | 68g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | $4.85 | 580 | 23g | 82g | 13g | 80g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | $4.85 | 590 | 22g | 90g | 12g | 87g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | $4.85 | 590 | 20g | 93g | 11g | 88g |
| Banana Pudding Milkshake | $5.25 | 700 | 22g | 117g | 12g | 97g |
| Cookies & Cream Milkshake | $4.85 | 630 | 26g | 90g | 13g | 84g |
| Peppermint Chip Milkshake | $5.25 | 670 | 23g | 109g | 11g | 94g |
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone | $1.89 | 180 | 4g | 32g | 4g | 25g |
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cup | $1.69 | 140 | 3.5g | 24g | 4g | 24g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | $1.69 | 370 | 17g | 49g | 5g | 26g |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie | $2.29 | 370 | 21g | 47g | 4g | 35g |
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.
