Highest Protein Items at Chick-fil-A (September 2026)
Chick-fil-A is one of the easiest fast food chains for protein. Grilled Nuggets give you 38 g of protein for 200 calories in a 12-count. Grilled chicken swaps and salads with chicken add even more options.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap
43 g protein · 660 cal · 6.5 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
8 ct Grilled Nuggets
25 g protein · 130 cal · 19.2 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
Chicken Tortilla Soup
24 g protein · 280 cal · 8.6 g per 100 cal
All Chick-fil-A items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| 8 ct Grilled Nuggetsnuggets | 25 | 130 | 19.2 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Filet (add-on)protein | 21 | 110 | 19.1 | 0 |
| 12 ct Grilled Nuggetsnuggets | 38 | 200 | 19 | 0 |
| 8 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggetsnuggets | 27 | 250 | 10.8 | 0 |
| Hash Brown Scramble Bowl w/ Grilled Filet, no hash brownsbreakfast | 29 | 270 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 12 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggetsnuggets | 40 | 380 | 10.5 | 0 |
| 4 ct Chick-n-Stripsstrips | 39 | 410 | 9.5 | 0 |
| 3 ct Chick-n-Stripsstrips | 29 | 310 | 9.4 | 0 |
| Egg White Grillbreakfast | 27 | 300 | 9 | 1 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soupsoup | 24 | 280 | 8.6 | 17 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 28 | 390 | 7.2 | 3 |
| Grilled Chicken Club Sandwichsandwich | 37 | 520 | 7.1 | 3 |
| Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 29 | 420 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Muffinbreakfast | 27 | 410 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Chick-fil-A Cool Wrapwrap | 43 | 660 | 6.5 | 14 |
| Spicy Deluxe Sandwichsandwich | 34 | 540 | 6.3 | 2 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 28 | 450 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Cobb Salad w/ Grilled Filetsalad | 35 | 600 | 5.8 | 5 |
| Market Saladsalad | 28 | 550 | 5.1 | 5 |
| Cobb Saladsalad | 41 | 830 | 4.9 | 5 |
| Spicy Southwest Saladsalad | 33 | 680 | 4.9 | 7 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap
43 g protein · 660 cal · 6.5 g per 100 cal - Cobb Salad
41 g protein · 830 cal · 4.9 g per 100 cal - 12 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets
40 g protein · 380 cal · 10.5 g per 100 cal - 4 ct Chick-n-Strips
39 g protein · 410 cal · 9.5 g per 100 cal - 12 ct Grilled Nuggets
38 g protein · 200 cal · 19 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- 8 ct Grilled Nuggets
25 g protein · 130 cal · 19.2 g per 100 cal - Grilled Filet (add-on)
21 g protein · 110 cal · 19.1 g per 100 cal - 12 ct Grilled Nuggets
38 g protein · 200 cal · 19 g per 100 cal - 8 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets
27 g protein · 250 cal · 10.8 g per 100 cal - Hash Brown Scramble Bowl w/ Grilled Filet, no hash browns
29 g protein · 270 cal · 10.7 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
24 g protein · 280 cal · 8.6 g per 100 cal - 12 ct Grilled Nuggets
38 g protein · 200 cal · 19 g per 100 cal - Egg White Grill
27 g protein · 300 cal · 9 g per 100 cal - 8 ct Grilled Nuggets
25 g protein · 130 cal · 19.2 g per 100 cal - Grilled Filet (add-on)
21 g protein · 110 cal · 19.1 g per 100 cal
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- 12 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets
40 g protein · 380 cal · 10.5 g per 100 cal - 4 ct Chick-n-Strips
39 g protein · 410 cal · 9.5 g per 100 cal - 12 ct Grilled Nuggets
38 g protein · 200 cal · 19 g per 100 cal - Hash Brown Scramble Bowl w/ Grilled Filet, no hash browns
29 g protein · 270 cal · 10.7 g per 100 cal - 3 ct Chick-n-Strips
29 g protein · 310 cal · 9.4 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Chick-fil-A
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap43 g protein · 660 cal
How to order: Dressings are listed separately by Chick-fil-A, so add yours to the total.
Cobb Salad41 g protein · 830 cal
How to order: Swap the nuggets for a warm Grilled Filet: 600 calories and 35 g protein.
12 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets40 g protein · 380 cal
How to order: Switch to 12 ct Grilled Nuggets: 38 g protein for 180 fewer calories.
12 ct Grilled Nuggets38 g protein · 200 cal
How to order: Add a fruit cup or side salad to make it a full meal.
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich37 g protein · 520 cal
How to order: Ask for no cheese: 440 calories and 31 g protein.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Chick-fil-A?
Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap has the most protein on our list, with 43 g of protein and 660 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Chick-fil-A?
8 ct Grilled Nuggets gives you 25 g of protein for 130 calories. That’s 19.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Chick-fil-A have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Chick-fil-A doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Chick-fil-A?
Order Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap (43 g protein). Dressings are listed separately by Chick-fil-A, so add yours to the total.
Where does this Chick-fil-A nutrition info come from?
We use Chick-fil-A’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 21 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Chick-fil-A’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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