Chick-fil-A Side Salad (with dressing): 470 calories
- 6gProtein
- 14gCarbs
- 42gFat
- 700mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens (U.S.), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Chick-fil-A official allergen information.
Chick-fil-A Side Salad nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Salad (with dressing) | 470 | 6g | 14g | 42g | 700mg | 8g | 5g | 4g | 24% |
The Chick-fil-A Side Salad (with dressing) is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day and 30% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Side Salad in our menu change log
- October 25, 2026: Added saturated fat, sugar and fiber for standard-size items and sauce sodium from Chick-fil-A's official Nutrition & Allergens table; all existing calories/protein/carbs/fat/sodium unchanged. Added Grilled Chicken Club, Chicken & Waffles sandwiches, breakfast biscuits and muffins, Egg White Grill, Hash Brown Scramble Bowl, Hash Browns, soups, Kale Crunch Side, Side Salad, Fruit Cup, chips, treats (milkshakes, Icedream, cookie, brownie, frosted drinks) and standard-size drinks.
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How the Side Salad ranks
- The Side Salad (with dressing) is the 2nd highest in calories of the 12 items in the Chick-fil-A “Sides” menu, and 8th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 62 items of the same kind we track at 6 chains, it is the 23rd lightest; their average is 545 calories.
How to make a Chick-fil-A order lighter
- Order the Chicken Noodle Soup instead: 280 fewer calories, 11g protein.
- Order the Chicken Tortilla Soup instead: 120 fewer calories, 25g protein.
- Order the Waffle Potato Fries (Medium) instead: 50 fewer calories, 5g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Chick-fil-A Side Salad (with dressing) takes about 106 minutes of brisk walking, 49 minutes of running (5 mph) or 49 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie salads at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Subway Sweet Onion Teriyaki Chicken Protein Bowl: 470 calories, 42g protein
- Panera Bread Harvest Medley Chicken Salad (Half): 440 calories, 17g protein
- QDOBA Impossible Taco Salad: 520 calories, 31g protein
- KFC Caesar Side Salad: 40 calories, 3g protein
- Dairy Queen Side Salad: 20 calories, 1g protein
Questions people ask
The Chick-fil-A Side Salad (with dressing) has 470 calories, with 6g of protein, 14g of carbs and 42g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Chicken Noodle Soup has 190 calories, 280 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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