You can see in the nutrition guide above that you have two options: a biscuit and an English muffin. But the options certainly do not end there. You can get that same sandwich on a bagel, swap out the eggs for egg whites, get extra bacon, or swap out the American cheese for a different type of cheese.
If you want to keep the calories low and the protein high, the Egg White Grill is a great option for breakfast. It has grilled chicken, egg whites, and American cheese on a English muffin. If you want to pair it with a low-calorie side, you can add a fruit cup for an additional 60 calories.
The breakfast burrito will provide the most calories at total. This burrito not only contains eggs and monterey jack cheese, but also contains nuggets and crispy hash browns. You have the option of ordering this same burrito without hash browns, and swapping the nuggets for a grilled filet, which will bring the total calories all the way down to When it comes to eating out at restaurants , not just Chick-fil-A, substitutions are your friend.
One slice of American cheese adds 50 calories, 5g fat, 1g carb and 2g protein. Colby Jack and Pepper Jack cheese are slightly higher, adding an extra calories on top of that. If you order the Grilled Chicken Bacon Club without cheese, that brings the entire sandwich down to calories! Not bad at all. Consider that the chargrilled chicken sandwich has just 5 grams of fat 1. And while Chick-fil-A's options are generally healthier than other fast-food restaurants, on top of this, they also provide specific options for health-conscious eaters.
For example, they have a wide array of salads, soup, and fruit cups which can be substituted for fries via Chick-Fil-A. For example, Dina Totosegis, RD , a registered dietitian and founder of Sprouting Foodies suggests sticking with the grilled options over fried: "When you're being mindful of eating healthfully, choosing entrees that include grilled chicken is always best. Grilled chicken sandwiches or wraps provide a great source of protein which in turn help stabilize sugar levels and keep you feeling good post-meal.
Fried chicken , although it tastes amazing because we are naturally inclined to high-fat, high-calorie foods, can leave you feeling sluggish and tired right after your meal. For further clarification as to exactly which Chick-fil-A items nabbed the RD seal of approval, read on.
Greek yogurt is higher in protein than traditional yogurt, providing 13 grams in this dish. It's topped with fresh berries which are good sources of fiber, helping you feel full longer than if you had the yogurt alone," says Talia Hauser, RD , LDN. This parfait comes in at calories, 9 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbs, and 13 grams of protein, which is a pretty good balance for a fast food option!
At 26 grams of protein, this breakfast option will keep you full and satisfied throughout the morning. Berries are a good source of fiber, too. The parfait is calories, so go ahead and add that four-count grilled chicken nuggets at calories to your order, she says. The chain was also one of the first quick-serve restaurants to offer gluten-sensitive menu options, including a new bun. Hands down, the nutritionists agree that the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the healthiest of the poultry lot, with salads, surprisingly, coming in second.
And, if you're jonesing for greens, go for the Market Salad. Though the sodium is high at 28 percent of total daily values but lower than other salads on the menu.
Resist the urge to make it a combo and select the Superfood Side instead, Jones says, which includes a vegetable medley of kale and broccolini, drenched in a maple vinaigrette dressing and topped with dried sour cherries and nuts.
And, if you are being particularly mindful of what you eat, "Try to avoid the fried chicken sandwich," advises Glockner. The sodium content is extremely high at milligrams.
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