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Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8ct) — 8 nuggets (95g)S
Fast Food · #1 of 55

Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8ct)

8 nuggets (95g) · Chicken

70/100S tier
Calories13
Protein25g
Fiber0g
Sodium44mg
Sugar1g

Graded S — 70 out of 100, #1 of 55 fast food. Protein carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 25g protein for 130 calories and 3g fat — the leanest thing on any fast-food menu.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (8 nuggets (95g))
Calories13
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g2%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 440mg19%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g50%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 70

Protein ×20100
Low sugar ×2096
Low saturated fat ×2095
Low sodium ×2058
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8ct) healthy?

It grades S — 70 out of 100, #1 of 55 fast food in our system. 25g protein for 130 calories and 3g fat — the leanest thing on any fast-food menu.

How many calories are in Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8ct)?

13 calories per serving (8 nuggets (95g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8ct) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.