Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich Nutrition Review

Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken sandwich is made with a lemon-herb marinated boneless breast of chicken, green leaf lettuce, and tomato served on a multigrain bun.

One sandwich has 390 calories, 11 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 28 grams of protein.

Read this guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the grilled chicken sandwich from the popular fast food restaurant, Chick-fil-A.

Pair this chicken sandwich with Chick-fil-A waffle fries and choose from a selection of special sauces, including Roasted BBQ, Honey Mustard, or Chick-fil-A’s special sauce.

Chicken sandwich and text list of macronutrients.

Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is based on a serving size measured as one sandwich with a net weight of 206 grams.

Daily Value

Daily value illustrates the amount of each nutrient in one sandwich relative to the recommended daily limit.

Review the chart below. Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken sandwich is high in sodium.

Serving size: 1 Sandwich

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

	%DV	Level
Saturated Fat	13%	MED
Sodium	33%	HIGH
Dietary Fiber	11%	MED

%DV based on 2,000 calories

765mg sodium per serving is 33% of recommended daily limit

Grilled chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A with text listing amount of nutrients.

Calories

A Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 390 total calories.

Most of the calories are derived from carbohydrates. Here is a summary of calories by marconutrient in one sandwich:

100 calories from fat
180 calories from total carbs
110 calories from protein

The highest proportion (46%) of total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Proteins contribute approximately 28% of the total calories and the remaining 28% is from dietary fats.

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

calories from fat

26%

calories from carbS

46%

calories from Protein

28%

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, as a result of how the sandwich is prepared, or due to topping choices.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 390 CALORIES

Walk 2 hours 10 minutes
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Fat

A single serving of the sandwich contains 11 grams total fat, including 2.5 grams saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

100 calories from dietary fats
26% of total calories
20 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

Cholesterol and Sodium

One Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 75 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, which is high. It’s about 25% of recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

In addition, Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich contains 765 milligrams of sodium. With a 33% daily value, the amount of sodium per serving is high.

A tip from the U.S. FDA suggests choosing foods that are lower in sodium. When reviewing the %DV as a guide, a nutrient with a 20%DV or greater is considered high.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 1

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

390

		%DV
Total Fat	11g	14%
Saturated Fat	2.5g	13%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	650mg	33%
Carbohydrates	45g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3g	11%
Total Sugars	11g
Protein	28g

%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.

Zero trans fat
Sandwich has 3 grams dietary fiber
High in cholesterol and sodium

There are countless chicken sandwiches available at quick service restaurants in nearly every neighborhood across the nation.

Compare the nutritional value of Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken option to Arby’s Chicken Wrap or Dairy Queen’s Chicken Strips sandwich to learn more about what’s in fast food.

Chick-fil-A grilled chicken sandwich with text list of ingredients. — ^{Chick-fil-A grilled chicken sandwich}

Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

BBQ Sauce contains preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.
Sandwich bun contains pea protein.

Ingredients

In addition to green leaf lettuce and tomato, the grilled chicken sandwich includes chicken breast, a multi-grain bun, and honey roasted BBQ sauce.

Here are the ingredients for each of those items.

Ingredients in Chicken Sandwich

Chicken

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Chicken Breast Meat, Chicken Broth, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Sea Salt, Cane Molasses, Spices, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor (including Smoke), Lemon Peel, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Parsley and Vinegar Solids, Xanthan Gum, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects quality).

Sandwich Bun

Water, Enriched Flour, Grain Blend, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Honey, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Bran, Salt, Rolled Oats, Cultured Wheat Flour Blend (wheat flour, cultured wheat flour), Dextrose, Guar Gum, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable and Grain Protein Blend (pea, potato, rice), Maltodextrin, Wheat Flour, Organic Corn Starch, Enzymes, Sunflower Oil and Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Rice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Sulfate, Monoglycerides, Wheat Starch, Crushed Wheat, Vinegar, Propionic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Modified Food Starch, Turmeric (color), Gum Arabic, Corn Starch, Paprika (color), Ascorbic Acid (dough conditioner).

Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Mustard, Tomato Paste, Egg Yolks, Salt, Onion Puree, Natural Smoke Flavor, Annatto Color, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Seed, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Caramel Color, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects flavor).

Enriched Flour includes Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid.
The Grain Blend is made with Whole Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour, Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Whole Grain Barley Flour, Whole Grain Triticale Flour, and Whole Grain Rye Flour.
Mustard is made with Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices, and may contain Paprika and Garlic Powder.

Allergens

The grilled chicken sandwich offered at Chick-fil-A is made with ingredients that contain egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Although not considered one of the nine major food allergens, it’s worth noting that the sandwich bun also contains pea protein.

If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for Chick-fil-A’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

Chick-fil-A Sauce at Home

If you have a craving for your favorite Chick-fil-A sauce, don’t worry, you can enjoy them at home. These are popular dipping sauces for sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken wings, french fries and much more.

They are widely available at many grocery stores and online from Walmart, Amazon, or other marketplaces. When I did a quick search, Walmart had the lowest price.

Various flavors of Chick-fil-A sauce on the shelf at a grocery store. — Chick-fil-A sauces are available at select grocery stores.

Compare nutritional information in KFC’s Classic Chicken Sandwich.

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.

Robinson describes the company’s culture, challenges, and triumphs over the course of his 30 year work history.

Covert Cows book on shelf at library — A copy of *Covert Cows* at the local library.

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Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Chick-fil-A

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