Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets, from frozen

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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15%

298 kcal Calories

27%

13.4 g Protein

17.9 g Carbs

25%

19.2 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 20/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chicken nuggets, from frozen delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Chicken nuggets, from frozen come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

298 kcal / serving

24% from carbs

Carbs 24%

17.9 g per serving
Fat 58%

19.2 g per serving
Protein 18%

13.4 g per serving

What Chicken nuggets, from frozen is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Selenium34% Protein27% Niacin (B3)23% Phosphorus15% Vitamin E14% Vitamin B614% Riboflavin (B2)13% Copper12% Vitamin B1210%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	17.9 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.8 g	6%
Total Sugars	0.8 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	19.2 g	25%
Saturated Fat	4.0 g	20%
Monounsaturated Fat	6.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	7.6 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	527.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	6,933.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	4.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	1.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	6.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	56.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	3,038.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	779.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	483.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	5,513.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	107.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	7.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	6,933.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	48.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	4.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	3.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	13.4 g	27%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	18.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin C	0.4 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.3 mcg	2%
Vitamin E	2.1 mg	14%
Vitamin K	11.1 mcg	9%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin (B3)	3.6 mg	23%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	37.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg	10%
Choline	35.4 mg	6%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	52.0 mg	4%
Iron	1.1 mg	6%
Magnesium	28.0 mg	7%
Phosphorus	183.0 mg	15%
Potassium	229.0 mg	5%
Sodium	600.0 mg	26%
Zinc	0.9 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Selenium	18.9 mcg	34%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	36.0 mg	12%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	~	—

About Chicken nuggets, from frozen

Chicken nuggets are bite-sized pieces of chicken — usually a seasoned, formed mix of meat — coated in batter and breadcrumbs and fried. Cooked from frozen at home or pulled from a drive-through, they are one of the most reliably popular foods with children anywhere.

They do carry real protein from the chicken, but the breading and frying mean fat and refined carbohydrate make up a big share of the roughly 298 calories per 100 grams, and they tend to run high in sodium. As a processed, fried food they are more of a convenience treat than an everyday protein source.

Baked rather than deep-fried, and made from whole chicken breast, they come out considerably leaner. Paired with vegetables and a sensible portion, nuggets can fit an occasional meal without dominating it.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken nuggets, from frozen?

There are 298 calories in 100 g of Chicken nuggets, from frozen, or about 48 calories in 1 nugget (16 g).

How much protein is in Chicken nuggets, from frozen?

Chicken nuggets, from frozen contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Chicken nuggets, from frozen?

Chicken nuggets, from frozen has 17.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Chicken nuggets, from frozen?

Chicken nuggets, from frozen provides 19.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Chicken nuggets, from frozen a good source of?

Chicken nuggets, from frozen is an excellent source of Selenium (34% DV), Protein (27% DV) and Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Copper and Vitamin B12 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.