Raising Cane's vs. Chick-fil-A, by the numbers
Raising Cane's publishes nutrition for 38 items and Chick-fil-A for 156. The typical Raising Cane's item is lighter (median 160 calories vs 370), Chick-fil-A has the single highest-protein item, and Chick-fil-A has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.
Items with published nutrition
Raising Cane's: 38
Chick-fil-A: 156
Median calories per item
Raising Cane's: 160
Chick-fil-A: 370
Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)
Raising Cane's: 0
Chick-fil-A: 33
Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)
Raising Cane's: Kid's Combo (640 calories, 28 g protein)
Chick-fil-A: 5 Ct Nuggets Kid's Meal (5 Ct) (160 calories, 17 g protein)
Most protein
Raising Cane's: Caniac Combo (1810 calories, 87 g protein)
Chick-fil-A: 30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets (30 ct) (950 calories, 100 g protein)
Most protein per 100 calories
Raising Cane's: Chicken Sandwich (5.6 g)
Chick-fil-A: 8 ct Grilled Nuggets (8 ct, grilled) (19.2 g)
Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)
Raising Cane's: 0
Chick-fil-A: 5
Median sodium per item
Raising Cane's: 65 mg
Chick-fil-A: 660 mg
Lightest chicken sandwich
Lightest fries
Lightest nuggets or tenders
Lightest sub or sandwich
Questions people ask
Which is healthier, Raising Cane's or Chick-fil-A?
By the numbers, Raising Cane's has the lighter typical item and Chick-fil-A the better protein per calorie, so it depends on what you order. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 0 at Raising Cane's and 33 at Chick-fil-A.
Which has more protein, Raising Cane's or Chick-fil-A?
Chick-fil-A: 30 ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets (30 ct) has 100 g. For protein without the calories, Chick-fil-A's 8 ct Grilled Nuggets (8 ct, grilled) leads at 19.2 g per 100 calories.
Which is better for keto, Raising Cane's or Chick-fil-A?
Chick-fil-A has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (5 vs 0). Each chain's keto page lists them.
Where do these numbers come from?
Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A's own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.
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