Chick-fil-A Market Salad
A Chick-fil-A Market Salad is prepared fresh daily with mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, red and green apples bites, strawberries, and blueberries. It’s served with granola and roasted almonds.
Choose your preferred protein, such as grilled filet, spicy Chick-n-Strips, or grilled nuggets, and a salad dressing.
Nutritional value varies depending on selected type of chicken. A market salad with grilled chicken contains:
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories by macronutrient, and ingredients in a Market Salad from Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant.
Market Salad Nutritional Information
Unless otherwise noted, nutritional information in this guide is based on a single serving measured as one Market Salad with grilled chicken filet.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in the salad, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below which shows that the salad served with grilled chicken is high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
Serving size: 1 Salad with Grilled Chicken
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
30% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
44% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
27% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
When topped with grilled chicken, there are 550 calories in the Chick-fil-A Market Salad, including the granola (70 calories), almonds (60 calories) and Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing (230 calories).
Here is a summary of the calories derived from fat, carbs, and protein:
Market Salad with Grilled Chicken
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared.
Calories and nutritional value varies with any substitutions. For example, if you swap the grilled chicken for a Spicy Chicken Filet, total calories in the salad increases to 720.
For the lowest calorie option, order the Market Salad without dressing and without chicken.
But, most consumers prefer a salad dressing and stop at this fast food chain specifically for the famous chicken. So for the lowest calorie salad with chicken, order the spicy grilled filet.
Here is a summary of total calories based on chicken options at Chick-fil-A:
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Market Salad Options |
CALORIES |
|---|---|
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No Dressing, No Protein |
210 |
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No Protein |
440 |
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with Spicy Grilled Filet |
540 |
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with Grilled Filet |
550 |
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with Grilled Nuggets |
570 |
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with Chick-fil-A Nuggets |
690 |
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with Chick-fil-A Filet |
690 |
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with Spicy Filet |
720 |
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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips |
750 |
Fat and Sodium
Please take note of the 31 grams of total fat, which includes 6 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
There are approximately 55 calories (10% of total calories) derived from saturated fat, per serving of this salad.
According to the U.S. FDA, diets high in saturated fat are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Compare the amount of dietary fat in Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad and the Southwest Caesar Salad from Panera Bread to determine if the fast food salads are the right option for your diet.
Sodium
One market salad with chicken contains over 1,000 milligrams of sodium, nearly half of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Salad with Grilled Chicken
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
550 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
31g |
41% |
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Saturated Fat |
6g |
30% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
80mg |
27% |
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Sodium |
1010mg |
44% |
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Carbohydrates |
42g |
15% |
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Dietary Fiber |
5g |
18% |
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Total Sugars |
26g | |
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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.
Market Salad Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the main ingredients in the Market Salad from Chick-fil-A, with grilled chicken. Ingredients may vary by location.
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Market Salad |
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Romaine Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Green and Red Leaf Lettuce, Chicken, Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blue Cheese (see below), Granola, Almonds. |
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Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing |
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Soybean Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Honey, Distilled Vinegar, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Spice, Lime Juice Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate added as preservatives, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Calcium Disodium EDTA. |
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Grilled Chicken |
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Boneless skinless chicken breast that contains a solution of Water, Seasoning, Chicken Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Cane Molasses, Salt, Spices, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Corn Maltodextrin, Lemon Peel, Dehydrated Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika, Parsley, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor (including smoke) and Calcium Disodium EDTA, High Oleic Canola Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent) |
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Blue Cheese |
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Milk, Cultures, Salt, Rennet, Cellulose (to prevent caking), Penicillium Roqueforti, Natamycin, Potato Starch (to prevent caking), Enzymes. |
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Additional Ingredients |
Allergens
The market salad with grilled chicken filet is made with ingredients that include milk and tree nuts.
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.
Fast Food Salads
Salads Nutrition Comparison
Here is a great table of nutritional information to easily compare the salad options at popular fast food restaurants.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Southwest Chicken Ranch | 680 | 46g | 35g | 33g | 1070mg |
| Wendy’s | Southwest Avocado Salad | 560 | 39g | 16g | 40g | 1250mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Market Salad with Grilled Chicken | 550 | 31g | 42g | 28g | 1010mg |
| Wendy’s | Apple Pecan Salad | 530 | 27g | 44g | 31g | 1350mg |
| Wendy’s | Parmesan Caesar Salad | 530 | 37g | 15g | 33g | 1340mg |
| Panera Bread | Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken | 450 | 24g | 26g | 35g | 1030mg |
| Panera Bread | Greek Salad | 420 | 36g | 17g | 8g | 1130mg |
| Panera Bread | Caesar Salad | 410 | 30g | 24g | 12g | 870mg |
| TacoTime | Chicken Taco Salad | 310 | 14g | 26g | 21g | 450mg |
| Whataburger | Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken | 385 | 12g | 39g | 32g | 770mg |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder Salad | 250 | 8g | 21g | 30g | 880mg |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-Fil-A. Salad image courtesy of Chick-Fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.