Chick-fil-A Nuggets in every published count, including the 30-piece tray.
Calories in 16, 20, 24, 36 and other counts
Chick-fil-A sells Chick-fil-A Nuggets in boxes of 8, 12 and 30. Any other count means
ordering more than one box, so the total depends on which boxes you pick. Each row
names the exact order, and every figure is Chick-fil-A's own published number for
those boxes, added together — nothing here is estimated.
Where a count has two rows, both are real orders and both totals are correct —
Chick-fil-A's box figures don't scale exactly per piece, so different ways of
reaching the same count land a few calories apart. Some counts can't be ordered at
all: nothing adds up to 2, 4, 6 or 10, or to any odd number. The smallest box is the
8-count, at 250 calories.
A dash means Chick-fil-A doesn't publish that figure for at least one of the
boxes in the order, so the total isn't known.
About the Chick-fil-A Nuggets
The nuggets are the chicken sandwich's fillet cut into pieces and cooked the same way — pressure-fried, in the same seasoning.
- As of 2018 they were the third most-ordered item on the menu, behind the Waffle Potato Fries and soft drinks.
- Chick-fil-A Sauce, which most people order with them, originated at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre restaurant in Virginia in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in 8 Chick-fil-A nuggets?
250 calories, with 27g of protein.
How many calories are in 12 Chick-fil-A nuggets?
380 calories.
How many calories are in 30 Chick-fil-A nuggets?
950 calories.
How many calories are in 16 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 16-count. The way to get 16 is two 8-counts is 500 calories, using Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
How many calories are in 20 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 20-count. The way to get 20 is a 12-count plus an 8-count is 630 calories, using Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
How many calories are in 24 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 24-count. It depends how you order it: two 12-counts is 760 calories, and three 8-counts is 750 calories. Each total is Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
How many calories are in 36 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 36-count. It depends how you order it: three 12-counts is 1,140 calories, and a 12-count plus three 8-counts is 1,130 calories. Each total is Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
How many calories are in 48 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 48-count. It depends how you order it: four 12-counts is 1,520 calories, two 12-counts plus three 8-counts is 1,510 calories, and six 8-counts is 1,500 calories. Each total is Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
How many calories are in 60 Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
Chick-fil-A doesn't sell a 60-count. The way to get 60 is two 30-counts is 1,900 calories, using Chick-fil-A's own published figures for those boxes, added together.
Can you order any number of Chick-fil-A Nuggets?
No. Chick-fil-A sells them in boxes of 8, 12 and 30, so only counts those boxes add up to can be ordered — nothing adds up to 2, 4, 6 or 10, or to any odd number. The smallest box is the 8-count, at 250 calories.