Calories
307 kcal
15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
16 g
32% RDI
Fat
20 g
3.6g sat fat
Carbs
15 g
5% RDI
Sugar
0.1 g
0% RDI
Fiber
0.9 g
3% RDI
Salt
0.6 g
12% RDI
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a breadcrumb batter and typically fried or oven-cooked; they are a common fast-food item and kid-friendly convenience food in many cuisines. Nutritionally they provide a meaningful source of animal protein — about 15.9g of protein per 100g — but are also relatively energy-dense and higher in fat due to breading and frying. Because most commercial versions are processed and breaded, they tend to be lower in fiber and plant-based protective compounds; on the positive side they supply usable amino acids and some B vitamins and selenium from the chicken.
Ultra-processed · ~1.50€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C-
Fair
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C- · 5.1 / 10
Healthy alternatives
Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.
Frequently asked
Q.01Are Chicken Nuggets healthy?
Chicken Nuggets are rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level are Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.
Q.02What are the macros in Chicken Nuggets?
100g of Chicken Nuggets contain 307 kcal, 15.9g protein, 14.9g carbohydrates, 20.4g fat, and 0.9g fiber.
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