Chicken Nuggets vs Breaded chicken steaks
Overall, Breaded chicken steaks has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Breaded chicken steaks |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 235 kcal |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Chicken, Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Breaded chicken steaks has 37% less saturated fat (2.1 g vs 3.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Breaded chicken steaks has 0.8 g.
- Breaded chicken steaks has 50% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.3 g).
- Breaded chicken steaks has 12% more protein (13.9 g vs 12.2 g).
- Breaded chicken steaks has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Breaded chicken steaks lists: Chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken Nuggets
WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, DRIED YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, OAT FIBER, SALT, SPICES, WHEAT STARCH, WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL.
Breaded chicken steaks
Chicken (62%), water, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), rapeseed oil, wheat starch, salt, pea fibre, yeast, yeast extract, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dextrose, sage, white pepper ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Preparation: All cooking appliances vary. This is a guide only. Wash hands after handling raw poultry. Unwrap and dispose of packaging carefully. Use separate kitchen utensils and surfaces for raw poultry and cooked, or wash between uses. OVEN COOK CHILLED GAS 6, 200°C, FAN 180°C 22-24 mins Preheat oven. Remove all packaging. Place on a baking tray in centre of the oven until thoroughly cooked and no pink colour remains. Do not reheat once cooled. NUTRITION TYPICAL VALUES AS PREPARED Energy k Energy kcal TRAY Recycle FILM Don't Recycle Fat
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Nuggets or Breaded chicken steaks?
Overall, Breaded chicken steaks has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken Nuggets has fewer calories: 233 kcal versus 235 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.8 g per 100 g.