Large Mac & Cheese — Chick-fil-A
Side
Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Large Mac & Cheese a good deal?
At a typical $8.95, the Large Mac & Cheese at Chick-fil-A gives you 840 calories and 38g of protein — 4.2g of protein and 94 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 64/100, which ranks it #5 of the 61 side items we've priced across every chain (the typical side item returns about 1.6g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (38g); 5g of fiber. Worth noting, though — sodium runs high (2,230mg), and saturated fat is steep (30g). If you want more for your money in the same category, Chow Mein at Panda Express scores higher (81/100 value, $4.60).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $8.35 | 4.6g | 101 |
| Atlanta | $8.39 | 4.5g | 100 |
| Springfield MO | $8.39 | 4.5g | 100 |
| Minneapolis | $8.59 | 4.4g | 98 |
| Denver | $8.69 | 4.4g | 97 |
| Miami | $8.95 | 4.2g | 94 |
| Chicago | $9.29 | 4.1g | 90 |
| Seattle | $9.29 | 4.1g | 90 |
| San Francisco | $9.79 | 3.9g | 86 |
| Los Angeles | $10.09 | 3.8g | 83 |
| New York | $10.59 | 3.6g | 79 |