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Chicken nuggets

Ground chicken in a batter shell; the shape is trademarked, the nutrition is not.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g326 kcal 16.5 g14.3 g 1.0 g22.6 g
Per 100 kcal— 5.0 g4.4 g 0.3 g6.9 g
Six nuggets · 96 g313 kcal15.8 g13.7 g1.0 g21.6 g

Where the calories come from

protein 20%carbs 18%fat 62%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.1 g
Saturated fat4.8 g
Sodium708 mg · 31% DV
Potassium250 mg · 5% DV
Calcium11 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium22 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C1.3 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.25 mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus271 mg · 22% DV
Copper0.06 mg · 7% DV
Potassium : sodium0.4 : 1
Linoleic acid (omega-6)9.0 g · 75% of the 12 g AI
Protein16 g · 32% DVFiber1.0 g · 3% DVPotassium240 mg · 5% DVCalcium11 mg · 1% DVIron0.6 mg · 3% DVMagnesium21 mg · 5% DVSodium680 mg · 30% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170725 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

182 gfor 30 g protein
594 kcalthose grams cost
1.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsChicken nuggets
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliChicken nuggets
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastChicken nuggets

Rank within prepared & fast foods

Grilled chicken salad15.2 gFried chicken9.6 gGrilled chicken wrap8.3 gProtein bar7.4 gScrambled eggs6.7 gDouble cheeseburger6.1 gCheeseburger5.6 gLasagna with meat5.4 gBeef taco5.3 gChicken nuggets5.2 gChicken nuggets5.0 gWhopper5.0 g#11 of 56 in Prepared & fast foods · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Chicken nuggets1.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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