Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
Yes. At 470 calories with 38 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#8 of 18 Zaxby's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Zaxby's
Fewer calories, similar protein
![]() Chicken Finger, Nuclear, 5 EachFeatured Items · 5 Each | 440 | 46 g | 18 g | 20 g | 2,800 mg |
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![]() Chicken Finger, Tongue Torch, 5 EachFeatured Items · 5 Each | 440 | 46 g | 19 g | 20 g | 2,960 mg |
![]() The Garden House ZaladZalads | 410 | 17 g | 33 g | 25 g | 700 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
![]() Chicken Finger, Teriyaki, 5 EachFeatured Items · 5 Each | 510 | 47 g | 35 g | 20 g | 2,690 mg |
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![]() Chicken Finger, Nuclear, 5 EachFeatured Items · 5 Each | 440 | 46 g | 18 g | 20 g | 2,800 mg |
![]() Chicken Finger, Tongue Torch, 5 EachFeatured Items · 5 Each | 440 | 46 g | 19 g | 20 g | 2,960 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Sandwich?
The Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 470 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Grilled Chicken Sandwich?
38 g of protein, or 8.1 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #8 of 18 Zaxby's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Grilled Chicken Sandwich?
35 g of carbs (3 g fiber, 8 g sugar) and 20 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Grilled Chicken Sandwich?
1,440 mg, 63% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Sandwich good for weight loss?
Yes. At 470 calories with 38 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.

Eat at Zaxby's. Still lose weight.
At Zaxby's, the The Garden Blue Zalad is 370 calories and the Big Zax Snak Meal is 890. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
- The date you'll reach your goalAn estimate from your pace, updated as you log.
- Zaxby's orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Nutrition from Zaxby's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Zaxby's.





