Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct): 380 calories
- 40gProtein
- 16gCarbs
- 17gFat
- 1,820mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens (U.S.), last checked October 11, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
Chick-fil-A Nuggets calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ct | 250 | 27g | 11g | 11g | 1,210mg | 13% |
| 12 ct | 380 | 40g | 16g | 17g | 1,820mg | 19% |
The Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day and 79% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How to make a Chick-fil-A order lighter
- Order the Grilled Nuggets (12 ct) instead: 180 fewer calories, 38g protein.
- Order the Chick-n-Strips (3 ct) instead: 70 fewer calories, 29g protein.
- “Chick-fil-A Sauce (1 container)” adds 140 calories.
- “Honey Mustard Sauce (1 container)” adds 50 calories.
- “Polynesian Sauce (1 container)” adds 110 calories.
- “Zesty Buffalo Sauce (1 container)” adds 25 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) takes about 86 minutes of brisk walking, 40 minutes of running (5 mph) or 40 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc): 410 calories, 23g protein
- KFC Snacker: 350 calories, 15g protein
- Burger King Chicken Fries (12 pc): 340 calories, 20g protein
- Wendy's Chicken Nuggets (10 pc): 430 calories, 23g protein
- Dairy Queen Chicken Strips (3 pc, strips only): 430 calories, 19g protein
Questions people ask
The Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) has 380 calories, with 40g of protein, 16g of carbs and 17g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
8 ct: 250; 12 ct: 380 calories.
The Grilled Nuggets (12 ct) has 200 calories, 180 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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