Low-calorie items at Chick-fil-A
164 of the 192 items in Chick-fil-A’s nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal, at 80 calories and 16 g of protein; 35 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
Top 15 of 35
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal59 g | 80 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 270 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grilled Filet84 g | 110 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 370 |
 Grilled Nuggets8 ct, 95 g | 130 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 440 |
 Spicy Breakfast Filet71 g | 150 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 810 |
 5 Ct Nuggets Kid's Meal71 g | 160 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 760 |
 Chick-fil-A Breakfast Filet71 g | 160 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 750 |
 Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips2 ct, 91 g | 200 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 580 |
 2 Ct Chick-n-Strips Kid's Meal91 g | 200 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 580 |
 Hash Brown Scramble Bowlw/ No Meat - no hash browns, 137 g | 200 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 530 |
 Chick-fil-A Nuggets8 ct, 113 g | 250 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 1,210 |
| Chick-fil-A Filet115 g | 250 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 1,120 |
 Chicken Tortilla Soup265 g | 280 | 24 | 31 | 7 | 1,060 |
| Spicy Filet120 g | 280 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 1,390 |
 Egg White Grill172 g | 300 | 27 | 29 | 8 | 990 |
 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin126 g | 300 | 16 | 28 | 13 | 780 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 33
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
 Grilled Breakfast Filet50 g | 60 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 420 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal59 g | 80 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 270 |
 Colby Jack Cheese21 g | 80 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 140 |
 1% Milk213 g | 90 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 105 |
| Grilled Filet84 g | 110 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 370 |
 Iced Coffee624 g | 110 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 115 |
| Grilled Nuggets8 ct, 95 g | 130 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 440 |
 1% Chocolate Milk198 g | 140 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 160 |
| Spicy Breakfast Filet71 g | 150 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 810 |
| White Bun (Unbuttered)54 g | 150 | 5 | 28 | 1 | 240 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Chick-fil-A publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | English Muffin | 200 |
| Entrées | Grilled Nuggets8 ct | 130 |
| Salads | Market Saladw/ No Chicken | 440 |
| Sides | Buddy Fruits Apple Sauce | 45 |
| Kid's Meals | 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal | 80 |
| Treats | Toasted Marshmallow Whipped Topping | 60 |
| Drinks | Sunjoy (1/2 Unsweet Tea, 1/2 Diet Lemonade)Small | 30 |
| Coffee | Toasted Marshmallow Hot Coffee | 110 |
| Dipping Sauces | Zesty Buffalo Sauce | 25 |
| Dressings | Light Italian Dressing | 25 |
| Buns | White Bun (Unbuttered) | 150 |
| Proteins | Bacon | 50 |
| Salad Toppings | Blue Cheese Crumbles | 30 |
| Sandwich Toppings | American Cheese | 50 |
| Trays & Catering Entrées | Grilled Chicken Bundle | 460 |
| Catering Drinks | Bottled Diet Lemonade | 60 |
What sauces and dressings add
The Dipping Sauces section of the Chick-fil-A menu lists 9 servings from 25 to 140 calories each. The figures above are for each item as Chick-fil-A serves it as standard; a sauce or dressing ordered on the side is not included, so add it from the Dipping Sauces table or in the Chick-fil-A nutrition calculator.
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Chick-fil-A?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal at 80 calories, according to Chick-fil-A’s nutrition information.
How many Chick-fil-A items are under 500 calories?
164 of 192 at their first listed size, and 123 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Chick-fil-A menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Chick-fil-A, Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens (web page tables) Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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