These 9 Chick-fil-A Items Have the Most Calories

When you hear the name Chick-fil-A, people often think of crispy chicken nuggets, waffle fries, and that oh-so-delectable Polynesian sauce. It's been a fan favorite of many Americans for years, except when you're craving it on a Sunday. Unfortunately, the food at this popular restaurant does not exactly have the least calories.

Sure, you can order the Grilled Chicken Nuggets or the Cool Wrap to save on those pesky calories, but that spicy chicken sandwich is pretty hard to resist. Even if you're heading to this famous restaurant for a cheap meal, you should go armed with knowing your options before you go. That's why we put together a list of the 9 Chick-fil-A items that contain the most calories to help simplify your decision-making.

Large Mac & Cheese

Calories: 840

Starting strong, and not surprising. Chick-fil-A is known for its creamy mac & cheese. However, its whopping 840 calories for a large bowl will almost make you second-guess your order. Still craving that cheesy comfort food? Opt for a medium or small instead, which is 450 and 270 calories, respectively.

Hash Brown Scramble Burrito

Calories: 700 calories

Looking to start your day off on a healthy note? This hash brown scramble burrito may not be the perfect choice. With the restaurant's famous chicken nuggets, crispy hash browns, scrambled eggs, and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, it's tasty but not the healthiest option.

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Calories: 620 

Next on the list is the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. While it may not seem that this should be on the high list of calories, we're guessing that it's the sausage that adds the most calories, considering it's 200 more calories than bacon or chicken.

Milkshakes

Calories: 580–630

Chick-fil-A has quite a few milkshakes on its menu, including seasonal ones that aren't always available, we're going to stick this in its own category. These milkshakes can range anywhere from 580 calories to 630 calories, so enjoy them at your own risk.

Cobb Salad w/ Chick-fil-A with Chick-n-Strips®

Calories: 580

You may or may not be surprised by this addition. Besides, it's a salad it has to be healthy, right? Well, the fact that it's talked with crispy chicken probably does not help lessen the calories of this meal.

Spicy Deluxe Sandwich

Calories: 520

The famous Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich. It's fried so it's no surprise that it made this list, but it's also not as high as other options on this list.

Chick-fil-A® Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

Calories: 520

You might be asking yourself how a grilled chicken sandwich made the list of highest calories. it's not the grilled chicken that makes this sandwich top the list of highest calories on the menu, instead, it's the crispy bacon.

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin

Calories: 500

Like the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, this tasty breakfast item packs on the calories. However, it is 120 less than with a biscuit. So, you may even feel better about this decision.

Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich

Calories: 490

Finally, the Chick-fil-A deluxe sandwich. Because it's fried, you already know it's going to be hiring calories. But you will possibly feel better about the fact that it includes lettuce and tomato, and while that may not cancel out the calories, you are getting some veggies in there.

Takeaways

Like many others in this country, we are huge fans of Chick-fil-A. Not only are we suckers for their crispy chicken, but their entire menu is really what gave them a large fan. There's nothing wrong with indulging in their tasty options, but if you're trying to opt for a healthier meal, it might be a good idea to stay away from these menu items.

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