🥗 Zaxby’s Nutrition — Complete Guide to Calories, Healthy Choices & Menu Breakdown (2025 Guide)
Craving Zaxby’s but still want to keep an eye on calories, macros, or healthier choices? 😋🔥
You’re in the right place. This complete Zaxby’s Nutrition Guide breaks down chicken meals, wings, sandwiches, sauces, salads, sides, and smart healthy picks — so you can enjoy your favorites without the guesswork.
Let’s dive in ⬇️
⭐ What Makes Zaxby’s Nutrition Important?
Zaxby’s is famous for its crispy chicken, bold sauces, and iconic Zalads® 🥗🍗
But like most fast-food restaurants, many items can be high in:
Calories ⚡
Sodium 🧂
Fat 🥓
Carbs 🍞
Sugary drinks 🥤
This guide helps you choose smarter without giving up your Zaxby’s favorites💛
🍗 Zaxby’s Nutrition Overview
Here’s what you can expect from the menu:
Fried items = higher calories
Grilled items = lower calories & lower fat
Zalads® = nutritious but can be high due to dressing
Sauces = hidden high-calorie items
Side swaps can save 200–300+ calories
Zaxby’s Chicken Fingerz® are iconic — but also calorie-dense, especially when fried.
🔥 Chicken Fingerz® (Fried)
Crispy, flavorful, but higher in fat
Dipping sauces add extra calories
🌱 Chicken Fingerz® (Grilled)
Lower calories
Higher protein
Better for weight loss or low-fat diets
🍽️ Finger Meal Sizes
4-piece
5-piece
10-piece
🍟 Meals also include fries + toast — the real calorie boosters.
MEALS & PLATES
Description: Heartier meals featuring Chicken Fingerz or Wings with Crinkle Fries and Texas Toast. Includes popular meal options like the Big Zax Snak.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Finger Plate (4) | 1110 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 95 | 3230 | 98 | 8 | 1 | 45 |
| Chicken Finger Plate (5) | 1190 | 64 | 10 | 0 | 110 | 3640 | 101 | 8 | 1 | 54 |
| Chicken Finger Plate (6) | 1430 | 83 | 13 | 0 | 140 | 4560 | 109 | 8 | 1 | 64 |
| Buffalo Chicken Finger Plate (4) | 1130 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 95 | 3750 | 98 | 8 | 1 | 46 |
| Buffalo Chicken Finger Plate (5) | 1220 | 66 | 10 | 0 | 110 | 4340 | 102 | 8 | 1 | 55 |
| Buffalo Chicken Finger Plate (6) | 1460 | 86 | 13 | 0 | 140 | 5220 | 108 | 8 | 1 | 65 |
| Boneless Wings & Things | 1450 | 87 | 13 | 0 | 125 | 4620 | 106 | 8 | 0 | 62 |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings & Things | 1460 | 88 | 14 | 0 | 125 | 4950 | 105 | 8 | 0 | 63 |
| Traditional Wings & Things | 1440 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 265 | 4520 | 84 | 6 | 0 | 79 |
| Buffalo Traditional Wings & Things | 1450 | 89 | 16 | 0 | 265 | 4850 | 83 | 6 | 0 | 79 |
| Boneless Wings Meal (5) | 1040 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 60 | 2890 | 92 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Traditional Wings Meal (5) | 1030 | 61 | 12 | 0 | 195 | 2780 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 51 |
| Big Zax Snak Meal | 890 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 70 | 2650 | 80 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Buffalo Big Zax Snak Meal | 900 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 70 | 2980 | 79 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Choose grilled Fingerz®, replace fries with a side salad, and skip Texas Toast.
🍗 2. Zaxby’s Wings Nutrition
Zaxby’s wings are delicious but vary based on sauce and cooking style.
🍗 Traditional Wings
Higher in fat
Good protein
Sauce calories can double the total
Traditional Wings (per wing)
Item Calories Fat (g) Sat Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Cholest. (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g) No Sauce 80 4.5 1 0 35 200 0 0 0 8 Wimpy 80 4.5 1 0 35 300 1 0 1 9 Tongue Torch 80 4.5 1 0 35 320 0 0 0 9 Nuclear 80 5 1 0 35 330 0 0 0 9 Buffalo Garlic Blaze 90 6 1.5 0 40 370 0 0 0 9 HHM 100 6 1.5 0 40 260 1 0 1 9 Sweet & Spicy 90 5 1 0 35 240 3 0 2 9 Teriyaki 90 4.5 1 0 35 280 2 0 2 9 BBQ 90 4.5 1 0 35 280 3 0 2 9
🍗 Boneless Wings
More breading
Higher carbs and calories
Boneless Wings (per wing)
Item Calories Fat (g) Sat Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Cholest. (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g) No Sauce 80 4.5 0.5 0 10 220 4 0 0 5 Wimpy 80 4.5 0.5 0 10 320 5 0 1 5 Tongue Torch 80 4.5 0.5 0 10 340 5 0 0 5 Nuclear 80 4.5 0.5 0 10 320 5 0 0 5 Buffalo Garlic Blaze 90 6 1 0 10 400 5 0 0 5 HHM 100 6 1 0 10 280 6 0 1 5 Sweet & Spicy 90 4.5 0.5 0 10 260 7 0 2 5 Teriyaki 90 4.5 0 0 10 280 6 0 2 5 BBQ 90 4.5 0.5 0 10 300 7 0 2 5
🔥 Sauce Calories Breakdown
Some sauces are very low-calorie, others are extremely high.
Dipping Sauces (per container)
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch | 130 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 210 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Honey Mustard | 150 | 16 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 290 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zax Sauce® | 150 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 510 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spicy Zax Sauce® | 170 | 16 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 720 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Wimpy™ | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tongue Torch® | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nuclear™ | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Hot Honey Mustard (HHM) | 500 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 55 | 6940 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Sweet & Spicy | 800 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 70 | 2550 | 51 | 2 | 33 | 3 |
| Teriyaki | 590 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2280 | 132 | 1 | 111 | 2 |
| BBQ | 450 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3400 | 99 | 1 | 83 | 7 |
| Blue Cheese | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2300 | 77 | 3 | 62 | 2 |
| Lite Vinaigrette | 140 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 270 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Citrus Vinaigrette | 110 | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 170 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
⚡ Most Popular Sauces
Wimpy 🔥
Tongue Torch 🔥🔥
Nuclear 🔥🔥🔥
Insane 🔥🔥🔥🔥
BBQ 🍖
Sweet & Spicy 🍯
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Choose dry rubs or lighter sauces to reduce calorie load.
🥗 3. Zaxby’s Zalads® (Salads) Nutrition
Zaxby’s salads (“Zalads®”) are surprisingly hearty — and can become high-calorie if fried chicken or heavy dressings are added.
ZALADS
Description: Fresh salads featuring a mix of greens, cheeses, and toppings. Choices include grilled or fried chicken, or garden-style with no chicken. Served with a Freshly Baked Buttered Toast bite.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grilled House Zalad | 560 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 130 | 1600 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 28 |
| The Fried House Zalad | 660 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 90 | 1920 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| The Garden House Zalad | 410 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 700 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| The Grilled Cobb Zalad | 680 | 35 | 14 | 0 | 355 | 1820 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 38 |
| The Fried Cobb Zalad | 780 | 45 | 16 | 0 | 315 | 2130 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| The Garden Cobb Zalad | 530 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 260 | 910 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| The Grilled Asian Zensation Zalad | 530 | 19 | 3.5 | 0 | 95 | 1850 | 54 | 7 | 7 | 29 |
| The Fried Asian Zensation Zalad | 640 | 29 | 4.5 | 0 | 55 | 2160 | 62 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| The Garden Asian Zensation Zalad | 390 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 940 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| The Grilled Blue Zalad | 510 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 115 | 1760 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| The Fried Blue Zalad | 680 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 80 | 2890 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 29 |
| The Garden Blue Zalad | 370 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 860 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
🥗 House Zalad
Fresh & basic
Best with grilled chicken
🥗 Cobb Zalad
Filling & protein-packed
Contains egg, bacon, cheese
Higher calorie but nutritious
🥗 Caesar Zalad
Dressing is high-calorie
Better option with grilled chicken
🫙 Dressing Calories
Some dressings have 150–300+ calories each.
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Ask for light dressing or use half the packet.
🍔 4. Zaxby’s Sandwich Nutrition
Zaxby’s chicken sandwiches are famous for their size and flavor.
SANDWICHES & ADD-ONS
Description: Zaxby’s signature chicken sandwiches, from the hearty Kickin’ Chicken to the smaller Nibblerz. Includes add-ons like cheese and bacon.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich Only | 690 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 65 | 2760 | 51 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich Only | 470 | 20 | 3.5 | 0 | 100 | 1440 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| Nibblerz™ Only | 260 | 13 | 2.5 | 0 | 20 | 700 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Signature Sandwich (Zax Sauce) | 600 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 75 | 2200 | 45 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Signature Sandwich (Spicy Zax) | 590 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 2260 | 45 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Add Cheese (1 Slice) | 50 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 15 | 190 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Add Bacon (2 Slices) | 60 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 10 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
🍔 Signature Chicken Sandwich
Crispy, filling
High calories
🌶️ Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich
Comes with spicy sauce
Flavorful but high in carbs & fat
🌱 Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Best option for low-calorie diets
🥓 Zaxby’s Club Sandwich
Includes bacon & cheese
Very high-calorie
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Choose grilled versions and skip cheese + bacon when possible.
🍟 5. Zaxby’s Popular Sides Nutrition
Sides can make or break your calorie count.
SIDES
Description: A variety of side dishes, from classic fries and slaw to loaded fries and unique offerings like fried pickles and eggrolls.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries | 1270 | 78 | 22 | 0 | 145 | 3070 | 88 | 8 | 2 | 61 |
| Fried White Cheddar Bites | 700 | 46 | 21 | 1 | 75 | 1550 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| 1/2 Order Cheese Bites | 350 | 24 | 10.5 | 0.5 | 37.5 | 775 | 23 | 1.5 | 1 | 13.5 |
| Crinkle Fries – Regular | 330 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 580 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Crinkle Fries – Large | 530 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 930 | 75 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Tater Chips – Basket | 880 | 62 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2400 | 66 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Cole Slaw – side | 140 | 10 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 170 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Texas Toast – 1 slice | 150 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Texas Toast – Basket | 450 | 21 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1020 | 57 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Fried Pickles | 470 | 31 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 2150 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Asian Slaw – side | 100 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Veggie Eggroll (1) | 140 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 410 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 1060 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Kid’s Crinkle Fries | 200 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Goldfish Giant Grahams, Vanilla | 120 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Rice Krispie Treat | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
🍟 Crinkle Fries
One of the highest calorie sides
Large sizes are very high in carbs
🍞 Texas Toast
Soft, buttery, high-calorie
🥗 Side Salad
Low calorie
Great healthy swap
🧅 Onion Rings
Delicious but calorie-heavy
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Swap fries for a side salad or veggies when available.
🥣 6. Zaxby’s Sauces & Dressings Calories
Zaxby’s sauces are addictive — but often the highest calorie items on the entire menu.
SAUCES & DIPS
Description: The heart of the Zaxby’s flavor experience. Nutritional information for each dipping sauce container.
Dipping Sauces (per container)
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch | 130 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 210 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Honey Mustard | 150 | 16 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 290 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zax Sauce® | 150 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 510 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spicy Zax Sauce® | 170 | 16 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 720 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Wimpy™ | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tongue Torch® | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nuclear™ | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Hot Honey Mustard (HHM) | 500 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 55 | 6940 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Sweet & Spicy | 800 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 70 | 2550 | 51 | 2 | 33 | 3 |
| Teriyaki | 590 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2280 | 132 | 1 | 111 | 2 |
| BBQ | 450 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3400 | 99 | 1 | 83 | 7 |
| Blue Cheese | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2300 | 77 | 3 | 62 | 2 |
| Lite Vinaigrette | 140 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 270 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Citrus Vinaigrette | 110 | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 170 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
🔥 Highest-Calorie Sauces
Tongue Torch
Sweet & Spicy
Zax Sauce
Honey Mustard
🍃 Lowest-Calorie Sauces
Wimpy
Hot Sauce
Lite Ranch
⭐ Healthy Tip
👉 Use one sauce packet only to keep calories under control.
👦 7. Zaxby’s Kids’ Meals Nutrition
Kids’ meals are smaller but still calorie-dense if fried.
Kid Meal Nutrition Table
| Item | Calories | Total Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbohydrate (g) | Dietary Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fingerz with Zax Sauce | 320 | 23 | 3.5 | 0 | 50 | 1330 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich Only | 410 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 1060 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Kid’s Crinkle Fries | 200 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Goldfish Giant Grahams, Vanilla | 120 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Rice Krispie Treat | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
⭐ Better Options
Grilled Chicken Finger Kids Meal
Kids drink: Milk or Water
Swap fries with apples (when available)
🥤 8. Zaxby’s Drinks & Milkshakes Nutrition
Many drinks can contain more sugar than dessert
BEVERAGES
Description: A full list of drink options, from classic sodas and teas to healthier choices like milk and juice. Values are for the size listed.
| Item | Size | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Trans Fat (g) | Cholest. (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 8 oz | 110 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 10 | 125 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| Chocolate Milk | 8 oz | 160 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 10 | 220 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 8 |
| Apple Juice | 6 oz | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sweet Tea | Kidz | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Small | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | |
| Medium | 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| Large | 550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | |
| Gallon | 1750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 0 | |
| Unsweet Tea | All Sizes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coca-Cola | Kidz | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Small | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 67 | 0 | 67 | 0 | |
| Medium | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| Large | 530 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 133 | 0 | 133 | 0 | |
| Bottle | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 65 | 0 | 65 | 0 | |
| Dr Pepper | Kidz | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Small | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 65 | 0 | 64 | 0 | |
| Medium | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 98 | 0 | 96 | 0 | |
| Large | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 130 | 0 | 128 | 0 | |
| Sprite | Kidz | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Small | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 0 | |
| Medium | 370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 91 | 0 | 91 | 0 | |
| Large | 490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 121 | 0 | 121 | 0 | |
| Bottle | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 64 | 0 | 64 | 0 | |
| Diet Coke | All Sizes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | *Varies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Handcrafted Lemonade | Kidz | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 55 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Small | 350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 91 | 0 | 86 | 0 | |
| Medium | 520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 137 | 0 | 129 | 0 | |
| Large | 700 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 182 | 0 | 172 | 0 | |
| Handcrafted Strawberry Lemonade | Small | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 102 | 0 | 96 | 0 |
| Medium | 570 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 148 | 0 | 140 | 0 | |
| Large | 790 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 205 | 0 | 193 | 0 |
Note: Diet Coke has 0 calories but contains sodium (e.g., Kidz 50mg, Small 80mg, Medium 120mg, Large 160mg, Bottle 70mg).
🥤 High-Calorie Drinks
Sweet tea
Lemonade
Soft drinks
Milkshakes 🍨 (VERY high)
💧 Best Healthy Drinks
Water
Unsweet tea
Zero-sugar sodas
🥗9.Healthiest Items at Zaxby’s (Editor’s Top Picks)
Here are the best lower-calorie, balanced choices:
🟢 Best Low-Calorie Meal
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Side salad
Zero-sugar drink
🟢 Best High-Protein Meal
Grilled Chicken Zalad®
Lite dressing
🟢 Best Low-Carb / Keto Meal
Grilled Fingerz® (no breading)
No toast
Side salad (no croutons)
⚠️ 10. Zaxby’s Allergen Information
Items may contain:
Dairy 🥛
Eggs 🥚
Gluten / Wheat 🌾
Soy 🌱
Always check the allergen guide at your local store.
💡 Smart Tips for Eating Healthy at Zaxby’s
Here are the top strategies to keep calories in control:
✔ Choose grilled instead of fried
✔ Skip or limit sauces
✔ Avoid Texas Toast
✔ Replace fries with salad
✔ Choose low-calorie drinks
✔ Use half a dressing packet
🟡 Final Thoughts
Zaxby’s can be enjoyed without guilt — you just need to choose smartly. 😍
By opting for grilled options, lighter sauces, healthier sides, and low-calorie drinks, you can enjoy delicious meals while staying balanced. 💪✨
❓ FAQs About Zaxby’s Nutrition
Q: Can I even get anything vegetarian here?
Ans: Honestly? Not really. Your best bet is a salad (hold the chicken) with extra veggies.
Q: Does Zaxby's have any low-carb options?
Yes, Try the Buffalo Wings (unbreaded), Grilled House Zalad (no croutons), or Blackened Chicken Sandwich (no bun). Stick to vinegar-based sauces for lowest carbs.
Q: What's the healthiest meal at Zaxby's?
The Grilled Chicken Sandwich with side salad (470 cal) or Blackened Blue Zalad (490 cal) are your best bets for balanced nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
Q: Is Zaxby's chicken keto-friendly?
Only certain items: Blackened Chicken (0g carbs), Traditional Wings (no breading), and Zalads without croutons. Avoid breaded items and sweet sauces.
Q: What's the lowest calorie sandwich at Zaxby's?
The Nibbler (350 cal) is your lightest sandwich choice. For even fewer calories, remove the bun (cuts ~150 cal).
Q: Is Zaxby's salad healthy?
The House Zalad can be healthy (610 cal) if you: 1) Choose grilled chicken 2) Go light on dressing 3) Skip fried toppings like onion rings.
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