Chick-fil-A nuggets calories, grilled and breaded by count
An 8 count of Grilled Nuggets is listed at 130 calories and 25 g protein, and an 8 count of Chick-fil-A Nuggets at 250 calories and 27 g protein, on Chick-fil-A's nutrition page as read October 7, 2026.
Grilled Nuggets from 5 to 30 count
| Count | Serving weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate | Sodium | Protein per 100 calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ct Kid's Meal entrée | 59 g | 80 | 16 g | 2 g | 1 g | 270 mg | 20.0 g |
| 8 ct | 95 g | 130 | 25 g | 3 g | 1 g | 440 mg | 19.2 g |
| 12 ct | 142 g | 200 | 38 g | 4.5 g | 2 g | 660 mg | 19.0 g |
| 30 ct | 369 g | 510 | 98 g | 11 g | 4 g | 1710 mg | 19.2 g |
Published values from the Chick-fil-A nutrition page and item pages linked by count, read October 7, 2026.
Breaded Chick-fil-A Nuggets by count
| Count | Serving weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate | Sodium | Protein per 100 calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ct Kid's Meal entrée | 71 g | 160 | 17 g | 7 g | 7 g | 760 mg | 10.6 g |
| 8 ct | 113 g | 250 | 27 g | 11 g | 11 g | 1210 mg | 10.8 g |
| 12 ct | 170 g | 380 | 40 g | 17 g | 16 g | 1820 mg | 10.5 g |
| 30 ct | 425 g | 950 | 100 g | 43 g | 41 g | 4550 mg | 10.5 g |
Published values from the Chick-fil-A nutrition page and item pages linked by count, read October 7, 2026.
Chick-fil-A lists the 5 count only as a Kid's Meal. Those rows come from the section labelled Kid's Meals, nutrition per entrée only. The numbers cover the nuggets only, not the side or drink. The regular entrée list has 8, 12 and 30 counts, with no other nugget count listed.
How protein per 100 calories is calculated
Protein in grams divided by calories, times 100, gives protein per 100 calories. For the grilled 8 count, 25 g divided by 130, times 100, is 19.2 g after rounding to one decimal. The final column applies that calculation to each listed count.
The high protein, low calorie foods guide covers more foods, while the nutrition label guide explains serving sizes and nutrient amounts.
The larger counts have their own listed numbers
Multiplying the grilled 8 count's calories gives 130 x 1.5 = 195 for 12 nuggets, against 200 listed. For 30 nuggets, 130 x 3.75 = 487.5, against 510 listed.
For breaded nuggets, 250 x 1.5 = 375, against 380 listed for the 12 count. For the 30 count, 250 x 3.75 = 937.5, against 950 listed. Each count has its own listed serving weight. The tables above use Chick-fil-A's numbers for each count.
Dipping sauce calories per listed serving
Sauces are listed separately from nuggets. Classic Syrup also appears in the Dipping Sauces section of Chick-fil-A's nutrition page, where it has no linked item page.
| Sauce | Serving size | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce | 12 g | 60 |
| Zesty Buffalo Sauce | 21 g | 25 |
| Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce | 28 g | 45 |
| Polynesian Sauce | 28 g | 110 |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | 28 g | 50 |
| Garden Herb Ranch Sauce | 21 g | 100 |
| Chick-fil-A Sauce | 28 g | 140 |
| Barbeque Sauce | 28 g | 45 |
| Classic Syrup | 23 g | 60 |
Sauce values from the nutrition page and linked sauce item pages, read October 7, 2026.
Nuggets and sauce added together
- 8 ct Grilled Nuggets plus one Zesty Buffalo Sauce serving is 130 + 25 = 155 calories.
- 8 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets plus one Chick-fil-A Sauce serving is 250 + 140 = 390 calories.
- 12 ct Grilled Nuggets plus one Honey Mustard Sauce serving is 200 + 50 = 250 calories.
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Questions about nugget counts and sauces
How many calories are in 8 Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A lists 130 calories and 25 g protein for 8 Grilled Nuggets, with a serving weight of 95 g.
How much protein is in Chick-fil-A nuggets?
The grilled 5, 8, 12 and 30 counts list 16, 25, 38 and 98 g protein. The breaded counts list 17, 27, 40 and 100 g protein. The 5 counts are Kid's Meal entrées only.
Does Chick-fil-A list a 5 count of nuggets?
Yes. Chick-fil-A lists a 5 count only in its Kid's Meals section. The grilled nuggets have 80 calories and the breaded nuggets have 160 calories. These numbers exclude the side and drink.
How many calories are in Chick-fil-A Sauce?
Chick-fil-A Sauce lists 140 calories per 28 g serving, separate from the nuggets.
Sources
Chick-fil-A published nutrition and item pages, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A nutrition and allergens, read October 7, 2026.
- Grilled Nuggets 5 ct Kid's Meal entrée, read October 7, 2026.
- Grilled Nuggets 8 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Grilled Nuggets 12 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Grilled Nuggets 30 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets 5 ct Kid's Meal entrée, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets 8 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets 12 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets 30 ct, read October 7, 2026.
- Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Zesty Buffalo Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Polynesian Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Honey Mustard Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Garden Herb Ranch Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Chick-fil-A Sauce, read October 7, 2026.
- Barbeque Sauce, read October 7, 2026.