Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit

Chick-fil-A’s sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is made with a pork sausage patty, folded egg, and a slice of cheddar cheese. The sandwich is served on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit.

There are 620 calories and 42 grams of fat in one breakfast biscuit sandwich.

Read this fast food nutrition report for a detailed analysis of calories and a complete overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in a sausage and egg breakfast sandwich with cheese from Chick-fil-A.

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Nutrition

Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and Chick-fil-A’s recipes and cooking methods for one biscuit, sausage patty, cheese, and egg. Nutritional values exclude any substitutions or extra add-ons.

Menu items, nutritional value, and ingredients may vary by location due to supplier differences and the method of preparation at time of order.

Calories in Chick-fil-A Sausage & Egg Biscuit

There are 620 total calories in a standard serving of Chick-fil-A’s biscuit sandwich made with sausage, egg, and cheese.

Calories by Macronutrient

Most of the calories per serving are derived from dietary fats. Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 380 calories from fat
  • 150 calories from total carbs
  • 90 calories from protein

% Calories by Nutrient

The greatest proportion (61%) of total calories are derived from total dietary fats (including 26% from saturated fat). Carbohydrates make up 24%, and the remaining 15% is from protein.

sausage, egg, & cheese biscuit
% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
160 calories from SATURATED fat
26% SATURATED FAT
220 calories from OTHER DIETARY fatS
35% OTHER FATS
150 calories from carbS
24% CARBS
90 calories from Protein
15% PROTEIN

Per serving

Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Chick-fil-A restaurant. Actual calories may vary by region and due to differences in preparation method at time of order.

Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit with chart of calories by nutrient

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 50 minutes to burn off the calories from a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 620 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 620 CALORIES

  • Run 50 minutes
  • Walk 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Swim 1 hour 30 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Nutrition Facts

Review the table below for nutrition facts in a Chick-fil-A pork sausage sandwich with egg and cheese served on a buttermilk biscuit.

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Amount (%DV) per serving

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

620

%DV

Total Fat

42g

Saturated Fat

18g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

205mg

Sodium

1510mg

Carbohydrates

38g

14%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

22g

%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.

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Daily Value

sausage, egg, & cheese BISCUIT

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving of food, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

As shown in the chart below, a sausage biscuit with egg and cheese is high in saturated fat and sodium.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

90%

Sodium

66%

  • 18g saturated fat in one sandwich contains 90% of the 20g daily limit
  • 1,510mg sodium is 66% of the recommended 2,300mg limit

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Total Fat in Biscuit Sandwich

One serving of Chick-fil-A’s pork sausage sandwich contains 42 grams of total fat, including 18 grams of saturated fat. That is high on both counts.

The amount total fat has a 54% daily value, which illustrates that if you eat one sandwich, you will have consumed half the amount of dietary fats recommended for an entire day.

How to Calculate Daily Value (%DV) of Fat

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit. An example is shown in the data table below.

One Chick-fil-A fast food sandwich contains 42g total fat. Divide 42g by the 78g daily limit. The result is 54%.

per Sandwich

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

42g

78g

Saturated Fat

18g

20g

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

As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.

There are 160 calories from saturated fat per serving, approximately 26% of total calories per serving.

Summary of Fat in Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
  • 380 calories from dietary fats
  • 61% of total calories
  • 160 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Per serving

Note: Saturated fats are found in vegetable shortening, animal fats, baked goods, packaged snacks, and pizza, among other food items. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing foods lower in saturated fat.

Check nutritional values of Chick-fil-A’s menu items.

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.

Ingredients in Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sandwich

Review the table below for the list of ingredients used in Chick-fil-A’s recipe for its buttermilk biscuit sandwich made with sausage, egg, and cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients in Biscuit

Enriched Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Self-Rising Enriched Bleached Flour, Buttermilk, Leavening, Salt, Whey, Canola Oil, Wheat Gluten, Natural Butter Flavor, Cysteine Monohydrochloride, Malted Barley, Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Buttered Flavored Oil

  • Enriched Bleached Flour includes bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid
  • Self-Rising Flour includes Enriched Bleached Flour, baking powder (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), and salt
  • Seasoning includes corn maltodextrin, spice, rice starch, tapioca maltodextrin, salt, cotton seed oil, spice and color {contains paprika}, garlic powder, natural flavoring {milk, soy}
  • Leavening agents include sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate
  • Butter Flavored Oil is made with soybean oil, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, natural flavor, beta carotene

Ingredients in Pork Sausage

Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Phosphate, Caramel Color

Ingredients in Egg

Whole Eggs, Water, Salt, Butter Type Flavor (medium chain triglycerides, coconut oil, natural flavors), Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto (color), Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene

Ingredients in Cheese Slice

Cheddar Cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Oleoresin Paprika (color), Annatto (color), Sunflower Lecithin (added for slice separation)

Allergens

A Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat.

Note that fast food restaurants prepare and cook foods in shared spaces using common equipment such as fryers and oil. The biscuit breakfast sandwich may contain any of the common allergens due to potential cross contamination with other foods during preparation, cooking, or service.

Check list of allergens in Chick-fil-A’s full menu.

Fast Food Breakfast Nutrition Facts

Review the data table below, which shows total calories and amount of fat, carbs, and protein in popular fast food breakfast sandwiches.

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RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel81050g58g32g1460mg
Burger KingDouble Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich73055g30g28g1660mg
Chick-fil-ASpicy Chicken Biscuit45022g44g19g1570mg
Dunkin'Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich65032g58g31g1360mg
Dunkin'Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant50032g34g18g810mg
Burger KingSausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich50034g28g19g1040mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin with Egg48031g30g20g830mg
Dunkin'Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich47025g39g23g1080mg
McDonald'sSausage Biscuit46030g37g11g1090mg
McDonald'sBacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46026g39g17g1330mg
White CastleBreakfast Toast with Sausage42027g29g16g850mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin40026g29g14g760mg
Burger KingBacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich36021g28g15g810mg
Burger KingEgg & Cheese Croissan'Wich31017g28g12g640mg
White CastleOriginal Slider with Egg & Cheese28018g17g14g600mg
Dunkin'Bacon Wake-Up Wrap22013g15g10g590mg

Nutritional information is based on one serving.

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 official website. Biscuit breakfast sandwich product image courtesy of Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant chain. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for fast food nutrition research and commentary.

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