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Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8ct) — 8 nuggets (113g)A
Fast Food · #10 of 55

Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8ct)

8 nuggets (113g) · Chicken

59/100A tier
Calories25
Protein27g
Fiber0g
Sodium121mg
Sugar1g

Graded A — 59 out of 100, #10 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (98/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 27g protein in 250 calories — the macro profile is elite, the 1210mg sodium is the toll.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (8 nuggets (113g))
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g12%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 1210mg53%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g54%
* % 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 59

Low sugar ×2098
Low saturated fat ×2088
Protein ×2072
Low sodium ×2040
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

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

It grades A — 59 out of 100, #10 of 55 fast food in our system. 27g protein in 250 calories — the macro profile is elite, the 1210mg sodium is the toll.

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

25 calories per serving (8 nuggets (113g)). 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 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.