Chick-fil-A Sauces Ranked: All 8 Dipping Sauces

Prices last updated: November 1, 2026

Chick-fil-A has eight dipping sauces: Chick-fil-A Sauce, Polynesian, Garden Herb Ranch, Honey Mustard, Barbeque, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha, Zesty Buffalo and Honey Roasted BBQ. Below we rank all eight, with Chick-fil-A’s own description, the calories and sodium in each cup and what to pair them with. Our ranking is an editorial opinion; the nutrition comes from Chick-fil-A’s nutrition guide.

Chick-fil-A sauces ranked

1. Chick-fil-A Sauce – Our classic dipping sauce with notes of mustard and a smoky tang. 140 calories, 13 g fat, 170 mg sodium. Best with: Nuggets, Chick-n-Strips and Waffle Potato Fries.
2. Polynesian Sauce – A delicious sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor. 110 calories, 6 g fat, 210 mg sodium. Best with: Nuggets and Chick-n-Strips.
3. Garden Herb Ranch Sauce – A creamy buttermilk ranch sauce with savory garlic, onion and herb flavors. 100 calories, 11 g fat, 170 mg sodium. Best with: Spicy sandwiches, Strips and fries.
4. Honey Mustard Sauce – A savory sauce with the robust flavor of mustard and spices combined with the sweetness of honey. 50 calories, 0 g fat, 160 mg sodium. Best with: Nuggets and the Chicken Biscuit.
5. Barbeque Sauce – Our classic barbeque sauce, seasoned with spices, onion and garlic for a rich and bold flavor. 45 calories, 0 g fat, 200 mg sodium. Best with: Nuggets and Strips.
6. Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce – A sweet and tangy sauce made with chili peppers for a spicy twist. 45 calories, 0 g fat, 380 mg sodium. Best with: Nuggets and Grilled Nuggets.
7. Zesty Buffalo Sauce – A flavorful hot sauce with a smooth, bold flavor. 25 calories, 2.5 g fat, 570 mg sodium. Best with: Strips and Grilled Nuggets.
8. Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce – A sweet and smoky barbeque sauce that pairs especially well with our grilled chicken. 60 calories, 5 g fat, 75 mg sodium. Best with: Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Grilled Nuggets (Chick-fil-A’s own suggestion).

How we ranked them: we put the two sauces built for Chick-fil-A’s breaded chicken first, then the sauces that work with the most menu items, and the most specialized last. Taste is personal, so use the nutrition table below to compare.

Chick-fil-A sauce calories

Per container, from Chick-fil-A’s nutrition guide.

Zesty Buffalo has the fewest calories (25) but the most sodium (570 mg). Chick-fil-A Sauce has the most calories, 140 per cup.

Can you buy Chick-fil-A Sauce?

Yes. Many restaurants sell an 8 oz. bottle of Chick-fil-A Sauce on the menu, for about $3.00 where we saw it (26 of 29 restaurants we checked). Chick-fil-A says 8 oz. bottles are sold at participating restaurants, and 16 oz. bottles of Chick-fil-A Sauce, Polynesian, Barbeque, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha, Zesty Buffalo and Honey Mustard (plus a 24 oz. Chick-fil-A Sauce) are sold at participating grocery stores, Walmart and Target.

What is in Chick-fil-A Sauce?

Chick-fil-A describes it as its classic dipping sauce, with notes of mustard and a smoky tang. Its ingredients include soybean oil, sugar, yellow mustard, egg yolk, tomato paste and natural smoke flavor, so it contains egg.

Salad dressings

Per packet.

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