Does Chick-fil-A use peanut oil?

Yes — the hand-breaded chicken is cooked in fully refined peanut oil. Because it's highly refined, the FDA doesn't consider it a major allergen, but the shared kitchen means cross-contact is possible.

Are Chick-fil-A fries gluten free?

The Waffle Potato Fries are made without gluten ingredients and cooked in a dedicated fryer, though the kitchen isn't certified gluten-free.

Are Chick-fil-A nuggets gluten free?

The breaded Nuggets are not; the Grilled Nuggets are made without gluten (cooked on a shared grill).

Is Chick-fil-A sauce gluten free?

Chick-fil-A Sauce and most dipping sauces are gluten-free — always confirm current allergen info.

How many calories are in a Chick-fil-A sandwich?

The Original is 420 calories; Spicy is 450; Grilled is 390.

How much protein is in Chick-fil-A chicken?

About 28g in a sandwich, 27g in 8-count Nuggets, and 25g in 8-count Grilled Nuggets.

Grilled chicken, greens, tomatoes, and apple slices on a bright surface

Chick-fil-A Nutrition Facts, Calories & Allergens

This is a plain-English overview of Chick-fil-A nutrition — calories for popular items, what oil the chicken is cooked in, which items are gluten-friendly, and the main allergens. Figures come from Chick-fil-A's published nutrition data and reflect standard servings; customizing changes them. For exact numbers on any item, use Chick-fil-A's official nutrition calculator.

What Oil Does Chick-fil-A Use?

Chick-fil-A cooks its hand-breaded chicken in fully refined, heat-processed peanut oil. Because the oil is highly refined (refined, bleached, and deodorized), the peanut proteins are effectively removed, and the U.S. FDA does not classify highly refined peanut oil as a major food allergen. That said, the kitchen shares cooking and prep areas, so Chick-fil-A can't guarantee any item is free from cross-contact — anyone with a serious peanut allergy should check with the restaurant. Waffle Potato Fries and hash browns are cooked separately in canola oil.

Gluten-Free at Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A's kitchen is not certified gluten-free, but a few items are made without gluten ingredients:

Waffle Potato Fries and hash browns — cooked in a dedicated fryer, separate from breaded items (the strongest gluten-friendly win).
Grilled Nuggets and the grilled filet — no breading (cooked on a shared grill surface).
Most dipping sauces and many salad toppings.

Breaded items — the fried chicken sandwiches, Nuggets, and Chick-n-Strips — contain wheat and are not gluten-free, and Mac & Cheese contains wheat. Gluten-free bun availability has varied by location and time, so check what's offered locally. If you have celiac disease, tell the staff so they can take extra care.

Main Allergens

Common allergens across the menu include wheat, milk, egg, and soy; some items contain or may contact others. Because ingredients and preparation vary, always confirm current allergen details for a specific item on Chick-fil-A's official allergen information.

Lightest vs Heaviest Picks

Lightest: Grilled Nuggets (130 cal), Egg White Grill (300 cal), Fruit Cup (70 cal), Side Salad greens, and unsweetened iced tea or water (0 cal).
Heaviest: loaded salads with full dressing (Cobb 830 cal), milkshakes (560–630 cal), Cream Cold Brew (520 cal), and large Waffle Fries (~520 cal).

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Chick-fil-A Nutrition Facts, Calories & Allergens

Popular items at a glance

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8-ct)

Grilled Nuggets (8-ct)

Egg White Grill

Waffle Potato Fries (medium)

Cobb Salad (with toppings + dressing)

Chocolate Milkshake

Chick-fil-A Sauce (packet)