Chick-Fil-A vs KFC
Chicken royalty: the sandwich king vs the Colonel.
Top 5 by protein
| Chick-Fil-A | KFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips®1020 cal · 96g pro · 96g protein | Original Recipe Chicken Breast390 cal · 39g pro · 39g protein |
| 2 | 10 ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®910 cal · 49g pro · 49g protein | Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast210 cal · 38g pro · 38g protein |
| 3 | Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap®660 cal · 43g pro · 43g protein | Extra Crispy Chicken Breast530 cal · 35g pro · 35g protein |
| 4 | Cobb Salad w/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips®810 cal · 43g pro · 43g protein | Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast350 cal · 30g pro · 30g protein |
| 5 | Spicy Southwest Salad w/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips®880 cal · 43g pro · 43g protein | Double Crunch Sandwich w/ Bacon & Cheese590 cal · 30g pro · 30g protein |
The verdict — protein
Most total protein (5 items)
Chick-Fil-A
274g vs 172g
Best protein per 100 cal overall
KFC
8.3g vs 6.4g
Fewest total calories (5 items)
KFC
2070 vs 4280 cal
Top 5 by protein per 100 cal
| Chick-Fil-A | KFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grilled Breakfast Filet60 cal · 13g pro · 21.7g protein/100 cal | Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast210 cal · 38g pro · 18.1g protein/100 cal |
| 2 | 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal80 cal · 16g pro · 20.0g protein/100 cal | Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick80 cal · 11g pro · 13.8g protein/100 cal |
| 3 | 8 ct Grilled Nuggets130 cal · 25g pro · 19.2g protein/100 cal | Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole Wing70 cal · 9g pro · 12.9g protein/100 cal |
| 4 | Grilled Nuggets130 cal · 25g pro · 19.2g protein/100 cal | Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh150 cal · 17g pro · 11.3g protein/100 cal |
| 5 | Grilled Filet110 cal · 21g pro · 19.1g protein/100 cal | Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh150 cal · 17g pro · 11.3g protein/100 cal |
The verdict — protein/100 cal
Most total protein (5 items)
Chick-Fil-A
100g vs 92g
Best protein per 100 cal overall
Chick-Fil-A
19.6g vs 13.9g
Fewest total calories (5 items)
Chick-Fil-A
510 vs 660 cal
This measures how high each chain's ceiling goes — their top 5 by protein, not the average menu item. Catering trays, party packs, family meals and other bulk formats are excluded, as are made-to-order components and items flagged with suspect nutrition data.