Calories in Chick-fil-A Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The chocolate fudge brownie at Chick-fil-A is a fairly decadent dessert given it’s being served at a quick service restaurant. It is made with semi-sweet chocolate mixed into the batter as well as chocolate fudge chunks for enhanced chocolatey flavor and texture.
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.
Nutrition in Chocolate Fudge Brownie
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 in Chick-fil-A Brownie
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 (including any added sugars) make up about 47% of the 370 total calories. The remaining 4% of total calories is from protein.
- Fat: 185 calories
- Carbs: 175 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 370 calories per brownie
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary as a result of how the treat is prepared.
Did you know you can order a single brownie or an entire tray of brownies to share with family, friends, or colleagues? You can even freeze any leftovers.
Fat
Please note that one serving of the brownie contains 21 grams of total fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat.
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 72 calories derived from saturated fat. That’s about 20% of the total calories.
Total Sugars
One Chick-fil-A chocolate brownie contains 36 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.
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 only half of the total sugars is added sugars. Even at that likely low level, 18 grams of added sugars is still 36% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Here is the nutrition facts label for a single 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(8%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 65mg (22%DV) |
| Sodium | 140mg (6%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (8%DV) |
| 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.
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).
Chick-fil-A Brownie Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the Chick-fil-A Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Why is Chocolate Processed with Alkali?
Cocoa alkalization is the process of treating cocoa solids to reduce the natural acidity and thus improve the flavor. A food-grade alkali solution raises the pH to improve the color and increase the flavor profile of the chocolate. Another term used that refers to the same process is “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. There are no nuts in the brownie. Not as of the date this post was published or updated.
That said, be aware that suppliers may follow different procedures and some manufacturing facilities may produce other food products for multiple restaurants.
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 foods or ingredients may come into contact with foods that contain potential allergens.
We always recommend that you review and confirm the ingredients at your local restaurant.
The 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.
Check the Nutrition Facts: Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Menu Prices: Chick-fil-A Shakes & Treats
Here are the current prices for milkshakes and sweet treats on the Chick-fil-A menu.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium | Cholesterol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Lemonade | $4.15 | 330 | 6g | 65g | 6g | 120mg | 63mg |
| Frosted Lemonade Diet | $4.15 | 250 | 6g | 46g | 6g | 120mg | 43mg |
| Frosted Coffee | $4.15 | 250 | 6g | 43g | 6g | 120mg | 39mg |
| Vanilla Milkshake | $4.25 | 580 | 23g | 82g | 13g | 380mg | 80mg |
| Chocolate Milkshake | $4.25 | 590 | 22g | 90g | 12g | 360mg | 85mg |
| Strawberry Milkshake | $4.25 | 570 | 19g | 93g | 11g | 380mg | 87mg |
| Cookies & Cream Milkshake | $4.25 | 630 | 25g | 90g | 13g | 410mg | 84mg |
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone | $1.69 | 180 | 4g | 32g | 4g | 90mg | 25mg |
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cup | $1.35 | 140 | 3.5g | 24g | 4g | 70mg | 24mg |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | $1.55 | 370 | 17g | 49g | 5g | 230mg | 26mg |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie | $2.15 | 393 | 21g | 47g | 4g | 140mg | 65mg |
Additional Information
My Calculation of Calories
When I calculate the total calories based on the quantity of macronutrients provided by Chick-fil-A (as of the date this article is updated), the total may be closer to 390 per serving.
It’s a fairly small difference, but I think it’s interesting to understand how to calculate the amount of energy generated from nutrients in food.
Calories are derived from what are referred to as macronutrients, which are the components in food that provide energy used by the body. You are familiar with the terms fat, carbohydrates, and protein. Those are macronutrients and each provides a different level of calories (aka, energy).
How to Calculate Calories in a Chick-fil-A Brownie
Calculating the number of calories in any food item is straight forward when you have the quantity of macronutrients (fat, carbs, and protein). You don’t need to be a certified nutritionist to do this math. You simply need to know the following conversions:
- One gram of fat delivers 9 calories
- One gram of carbohydrates delivers 4 calories
- One gram of protein delivers 4 calories
Once you’re armed with that information, it’s a simple matter of multiplication and addition. Here is a quick calculation of the total calories for a Chick-fil-A chocolate brownie.
All that said, nutrition facts for commercial foodstuffs are generally measured in a lab and reported based on various averages. As mentioned above (and shown in the screenshot below), Chick-fil-A reports 370 total calories per brownie.
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.
