Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries
Chick-fil-A waffle potato fries are fried in canola oil and sprinkled with all natural sea salt. The side dish is available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.
Nutritional value varies by order size. A medium order of fries has 420 calories, 24 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the fries from Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant.
Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on one order before adding ketchup or other dipping sauce.
The U.S. FDA recommends using the daily value (%DV) to compare and balance food choices. It illustrates how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to the recommended limit based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Review the chart below. The %DV of saturated fat in a medium or large order of Chick-fil-A fries is high. The side dish contains a medium amount of sodium and low amount of sugar.
% Daily Value
Serving: 1 Order|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Saturated Fat |
15% |
20% |
25% |
|
Sodium |
8% |
10% |
15% |
|
Total Sugars |
1g |
1g |
1g |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
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Calories
Total calories vary by order size. Approximately half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Total carbs contribute about 44% of the total and the remaining 5% is from protein.
Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinHere is a summary of the total calories by size.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
% of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
165 |
215 |
310 |
52% |
|
Calories from Carbohydrates |
140 |
185 |
260 |
44% |
|
Calories from Protein |
15 |
20 |
30 |
5% |
|
Total Calories |
320 |
420 |
600 |
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the fries are prepared and/or served.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES (medium order)
Total Dietary Fats
Chick-fil-A restaurants cook the waffle potato fries in canola oil. The amount of total fat per serving exceeds a 20% daily value, which is considered high.
Here is a summary of the total fat and saturated fat in each available size.
Daily Value per Serving Size
|
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Fat |
19g |
24g |
35g |
|
Recommended Limit* |
78g |
78g |
78g |
|
Daily Value per Serving |
24% |
31% |
45% |
|
Saturated Fat |
3g |
4g |
5g |
|
Recommended Limit* |
20g |
20g |
20g |
|
Daily Value per Serving |
15% |
20% |
25% |
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT IN MEDIUM ORDER
Note: Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, vegetable shortening, fried foods, and baked goods. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
There are 240 milligrams of sodium per serving. A large order of fries has 340mg, approximately 42% more sodium than the medium size.
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Here is a summary of the nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries, by size.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving in 1 Order (%DV)
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Calories |
320 |
420 |
600 |
|
Total Fat |
19g (24%) |
24g (31%) |
35g (45%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
3g (15%) |
4g (20%) |
5g (25%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
|
Sodium |
190mg (8%) |
240mg (10%) |
340mg (15%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
35g (13%) |
45g (16%) |
65g (24%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g (14%) |
5g (18%) |
7g (25%) |
|
Total Sugars |
1g |
1g |
1g |
|
Protein |
4g |
5g |
7g |
%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.
Compare nutrition facts to an order of KFC Secret Fries.
Waffle Fries Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A Potato Waffle Fries.
Ingredients in fries:Potatoes, High Oleic Canola Oil, Vegetable Oil, Modified Food Starch, Leavening, Rice Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, Pea Starch, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
Allergens
The most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, and sesame.
Chick-fil-A’s fries are not made with any of the major food allergens. However, ingredients do include pea protein. In addition, soy and palm oils are included in the list of vegetable oils.
According to the FDA, highly refined oil, even if derived from one of the major food allergens is not identified as a common food allergen.
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