Nutrition comparison · official data
Wingstop vs Chick-fil-A Nutrition
Calories, protein and sodium compared, side by side
Big number: the most protein in one order under 500 calories
Both chains publish nutrition information for their menus. We ran both through the same engine that powers our calculators, so every number here comes from Wingstop's and Chick-fil-A's own figures. Updated Oct 2026.
At a glance
Key Differences
- Most protein under 500 calories30 g40 g3 × Plain (tender)12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets
- Calories in that order420380
- Signature item: calories1,20042010 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing)Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich
- Signature item: sodium (daily value 2,300 mg)2,100 mg1,470 mg
- Menu items, sizes and ingredients97360
- Most protein for 500 calories or less: 40 g (380 calories) at Chick-fil-A for 12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, against 30 g (420 calories) at Wingstop for 3 × Plain (tender).
- Sodium in one signature item each: 2,100 mg (91% of the daily value) at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), and 1,470 mg (64%) at Chick-fil-A for the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich.
- Main dishes under 500 calories: 39 of 52 at Wingstop, and 49 of 78 at Chick-fil-A.
- Wingstop lists 97 menu items, sizes and ingredients; Chick-fil-A lists 360.
The details
Head to Head
| Wingstop | Chick-fil-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Most protein under 500 calories | 30 g, 420 cal3 × Plain (tender) | 40 g, 380 cal12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets |
| Signature item | 1,200 cal, 100 g protein10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing) | 420 cal, 29 g proteinChick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich |
| Sodium in that item | 2,100 mg (91% of daily value) | 1,470 mg (64% of daily value) |
| How you order | Set menu items | Set menu items |
| Menu items in our calculator | 97 | 360 |
| Nutrients published | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium |
| Data checked | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
Each "most protein" order is one main dish, without sides or drinks; see how we picked them.
Side by side
Protein at Wingstop and Chick-fil-A
Wingstop's Highest-Protein Picks
Single items under 500 calories, most protein first.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × Original Hot (tender) | 420 | 30 g | 2,610 mg |
| 3 × Plain (tender) | 420 | 30 g | 1,410 mg |
| 3 × Atomic (tender) | 450 | 30 g | 2,550 mg |
| 3 × Cajun (tender) | 450 | 30 g | 3,060 mg |
| 3 × Hawaiian (tender) | 480 | 30 g | 1,740 mg |
| 6 × Cajun (boneless wing) | 480 | 24 g | 2,700 mg |
Chick-fil-A's Highest-Protein Picks
Single items under 500 calories, most protein first.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets · 170g | 380 | 40 g | 1,820 mg |
| 4 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® · 181g | 410 | 39 g | 1,150 mg |
| 12 ct Grilled Nuggets · 142g | 200 | 38 g | 660 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Club w/ American · 230g | 490 | 34 g | 1,145 mg |
| Hash Brown Scramble Burrito w/ Grilled Filet - no hash brown · 258g | 500 | 34 g | 1,380 mg |
| Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ American · 247g | 490 | 32 g | 1,710 mg |
Try them
Example Orders
Wingstop
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lemon Pepper wings with ranch | 1,520 | 101 g | 2,970 mg |
| Half and half: Atomic and Garlic Parmesan | 1,060 | 101 g | 1,520 mg |
| 8 boneless Original Hot with fries | 1,140 | 40 g | 3,740 mg |
| 3 Plain tenders with carrots and blue cheese | 775 | 35 g | 2,025 mg |
| Lemon Pepper sandwich with fries | 1,350 | 40 g | 2,940 mg |
| Lighter: 6 Plain wings with celery | 550 | 61 g | 225 mg |
Chick-fil-A
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-count nuggets meal | 980 | 32 g | 1,665 mg |
| Chicken sandwich and fries | 840 | 34 g | 1,710 mg |
| Lighter grilled nuggets | 295 | 39 g | 1,230 mg |
| Spicy Deluxe and mac & cheese | 990 | 54 g | 3,080 mg |
| Market Salad with grilled filet | 630 | 28 g | 1,370 mg |
| Chicken biscuit breakfast | 730 | 22 g | 1,950 mg |
Wingstop vs Chick-fil-A FAQ
Is Wingstop or Chick-fil-A healthier?
Neither is healthier across the board; it depends on what you order. By each chain's official numbers, the most protein you can get for 500 calories or less is 30 g at Wingstop and 40 g at Chick-fil-A. Comparing one signature item each: 1,200 calories and 2,100 mg of sodium at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), against 420 calories and 1,470 mg at Chick-fil-A for the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. Build your usual order in both calculators to compare exactly.
Which has more protein, Wingstop or Chick-fil-A?
Under 500 calories, Chick-fil-A comes out ahead: 30 g (420 calories) at Wingstop for 3 × Plain (tender), and 40 g (380 calories) at Chick-fil-A for 12 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets.
Which has less sodium, Wingstop or Chick-fil-A?
It depends on the order. Comparing one signature item each: 2,100 mg at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), and 1,470 mg at Chick-fil-A for the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. The daily value is 2,300 mg. Both calculators show sodium for every item, so you can pick lower-sodium options as you build.
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About This Data
Figures are from each chain's own published nutrition information, as used in our Wingstop calculator and Chick-fil-A calculator, where you will find the source and date. Portions are made by hand and vary. See how we source and check data.