Chick-fil-A nuggets calories: 8, 12 and 30 count
Chick-fil-A nuggets are bite-sized pieces of seasoned, hand-breaded chicken breast, pressure-cooked in peanut oil. Their calories scale almost entirely with how many pieces you order and which dipping sauce you add. Each nugget runs about 31 calories, so the count you pick is the number that matters most.
Typical portion162 gCalories≈ 376 kcal
Quick answer
An 8-count Chick-fil-A nuggets is about 250 calories, a 12-count about 380, and a 30-count tray roughly 940, based on Chick-fil-A's published nutrition. That works out to about 31 calories per nugget. A packet of Chick-fil-A Sauce adds around 140, while BBQ adds about 45.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Sauce
Estimated result
Base · 12376 kcal
Sauce: None0 kcal
Total376 kcal
- Protein41 g
- Fat17 g
- Carbs17 g
Branded items vary by build and real-world portion; toppings and patties move the number most.
What is usually inside
breaded chicken breastpeanut oil for fryingseasoningdipping sauce
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FAQ
How many calories in Chick-fil-A nuggets?
An 8-count Chick-fil-A nuggets is about 250 calories, a 12-count about 380, and a 30-count tray roughly 940, per Chick-fil-A's published nutrition. That is around 31 calories per nugget, before any dipping sauce.
How many calories are in Chick-fil-A nuggets per nugget?
Each Chick-fil-A nugget is about 31 calories, with roughly 3.4 g protein, 1.4 g fat and 1.4 g carbs. Multiply by your count: a 12-count is about 380 calories and 41 g protein on its own.
How much does the dipping sauce add?
Chick-fil-A Sauce adds the most at about 140 calories per packet, mostly fat and sugar. BBQ adds about 45 and Buffalo about 25, so a tangy sauce is the lighter choice.
Can SpoonCheck estimate Chick-fil-A nuggets from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps SpoonCheck count the pieces and spot any sauce cups on your tray, so the estimate matches what you actually ordered rather than the menu default.
Calorie figures are estimates from public data. Not affiliated with Chick-fil-A.
Data source: Chick-fil-A published nutrition (Chick-fil-A Nuggets, US menu)
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