Is Chick-fil-A healthy? Fast-food chain named one of the least nutritious in America

The CDC considers obesity a serious, common and costly chronic disease with more than two in five U.S. adults having it. The dominance of unhealthy foods in America is a big offender.

WorldAtlas recently ranked the 10 worst fast-food chains, looking at their nutrition data, menu gimmicks and marketing tactics at major chains. One beloved favorite rounds out the list of the 10 that “routinely serve meals that can eclipse daily calorie limits in a single sitting while encouraging visits through bargain pricing and around-the-clock service.”

Is Chick-fil-A healthy?

Here’s what WorldAtlas said about the chain: “Chick-fil-A masks calorie-dense fried-chicken fare behind a wholesome image. An ‘original chicken sandwich’ with medium waffle fries delivers ~ 750 mg sodium, about one-third of a day’s limit, and 800 calories, while sugary lemonade and milkshakes push totals sky-high. The chain dialed back its ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ pledge in 2024, though its 2026 cage-free-egg goal remains. With 3,200-plus U.S. outlets and drive-throughs generating 60% of sales, Chick-fil-A encourages frequent, on-the-go indulgence nationwide.”

Are Chick-fil-A salads healthy?

Below is nutritional data for Chick-fil-A’s salads. These figures will change depending on the protein topping:

• Market Salad: 550 calories, 31 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, no trans fats, 80 mg of cholesterol, 1,010 mg of sodium, 42 carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 26 grams of sugar, 28 grams of protein

• Spicy Southwest Salad: 680 calories, 49 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, no trans fats, 100 mg of cholesterol, 1,570 mg of sodium, 27 carbohydrates, 7 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, 33 grams of protein

• Cobb Salad: 830 calories, 60 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, no trans fats, 230 mg of cholesterol, 2,220 mg of sodium, 31 carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, 42 grams of protein

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How many Chick-fil-A locations are in America?

Chick-fil-A currently has more than 3,000 restaurant locations in the U.S., according to its official website. This includes restaurants, drive-thru spots, airport kiosks, and more. Texas leads the country with 500 locations throughout the state.

What is the most unhealthy fast food restaurant?

Here’s a look at the full list WorldAtlas provided:

1. Wendy’s

2. Sonic

3. Taco Bell

4. Dairy Queen

5. KFC

6. Quiznos

7. McDonald’s

8. Smashburger

9. Little Caesars

10. Chick-fil-A

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Chick-fil-A named one of the unhealthiest fast-food chains. Here’s why