Chick-fil-A Market Salad

Chick-fil-A Market Salad with grilled chicken

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.

There are 550 calories, 31 grams fat, 42 grams carbohydrates, and 28 grams protein in a market salad with grilled chicken.

Market Salad Nutritional Information

Nutritional value varies depending on selected type of chicken. Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts are based on a standard serving of the 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 is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

30%

Sodium

44%

Cholesterol

27%

%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:

  • 275 calories from fat
  • 165 calories from total carbs
  • 110 calories from protein

Salad with Grilled Chicken

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
275 calories from fat
50%
165 calories from carbS
30%
110 calories from Protein
20%

The 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.

Chick-fil-A Market Salad with chicken and chart of calories by macronutrient.

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:

Market Salad Options

Total Calories

Salad with No Dressing, No Protein

210

Salad with No Protein

440

Salad with Spicy Grilled Filet

540

Salad with Grilled Filet

550

Salad with Grilled Nuggets

570

Salad with Chick-fil-A Nuggets

690

Salad with Chick-fil-A Filet

690

Salad with Spicy Filet

720

Salad Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips

750

Review the chart below for the nutrition facts in a Chick-fil-A Market Salad with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Salad

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

550

%DV

Total Fat

31g

Saturated Fat

6g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

80mg

Sodium

1010mg

Carbohydrates

42g

15%

Dietary Fiber

5g

18%

Total Sugars

26g

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
  • 5 grams dietary fiber
  • High in total fat and saturated fat
  • High in dietary cholesterol
  • High in sodium

Dietary Fats

One grilled chicken Market Salad has 31 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat. That is high. The saturated fat is 30% of the recommended daily limit.

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.

per Serving

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

31g

78g

41%

Saturated Fat

6g

20g

30%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

There are approximately 55 calories (10% of total calories) derived from saturated fat, per serving of this salad.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 275 calories from dietary fats
  • 50% of total calories
  • 55 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Note: 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.

Chick-fil-A Market Salad with grilled chicken
There are 550 calories in the Market Salad with Grilled Chicken.

Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.

Market Salad Ingredients and Allergens

  • Market Salad is not dairy-free. It is served with blue cheese made with milk.
  • Added sugars include honey, sugar, cane molasses, corn syrup, and brown sugar.
  • Dressing contains preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.

Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients in the Market Salad from Chick-fil-A, with grilled chicken. Ingredients may vary by location.

Market Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Green and Red Leaf Lettuce, Chicken, Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blue Cheese (see below), Granola, Almonds.

Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

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.

Grilled Chicken

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)

  • Seasoning includes yeast extract, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, sugar, salt, corn maltodextrin, gum arabic, natural flavor, lemon juice concentrate, and vinegar solids
  • Chicken Flavor includes chicken breast meat, chicken stock, salt, and maltodextrin

Blue Cheese

Milk, Cultures, Salt, Rennet, Cellulose (to prevent caking), Penicillium Roqueforti, Natamycin, Potato Starch (to prevent caking), Enzymes.

Additional Ingredients

  • Apples are fresh apples with Calcium Ascorbate, a blend of calcium and Vitamin C to maintain freshness and color.
  • Granola is made with toasted oats (whole rolled oats, soybean oil, honey), soybean oil, sugar, honey, glycerated raisins, golden seedless raisins, glycerated cranberries, pecans, almonds, walnuts, corn syrup, brown sugar, molasses, salt, and natural flavors.
  • Glycerated Raisins include raisins, sunflower oil, and glycerin.
  • Golden Seedless Raisins have sulfur dioxide, which is added for freshness.
  • Glycerated Cranberries include cranberries, sugar, glycerin, citric acid, and safflower oil.
  • The Almonds are made with sea salt.
  • Lime Juice Concentrate includes water, lime juice concentrate, and lime oil.

Natamycin is a natural antimicrobial peptide (a string of amino acids, which in turn are building blocks of proteins) used as a food preservative to prevent the growth of yeasts and molds.

The blue cheese in Chick-fil-A’s salad contains Natamycin.

Allergens

The market salad with grilled chicken filet is made with ingredients that include egg, milk tree nuts, and wheat.

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.

<< Swipe table right to left for more nutrition facts

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSouthwest Chicken Ranch 68046g35g33g1070mg
Wendy’sSouthwest Avocado Salad56039g16g40g1250mg
Chick-fil-AMarket Salad with Grilled Chicken55031g42g28g1010mg
Wendy’sApple Pecan Salad53027g44g31g1350mg
Wendy’sParmesan Caesar Salad53037g15g33g1340mg
Panera BreadAsian Sesame Salad with Chicken45024g26g35g1030mg
Panera BreadGreek Salad42036g17g8g1130mg
Panera BreadCaesar Salad41030g24g12g870mg
TacoTimeChicken Taco Salad31014g26g21g450mg
WhataburgerApple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken38512g39g32g770mg
Firehouse SubsHook & Ladder Salad2508g21g30g880mg

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.

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