Chicken Nuggets vs Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets
Overall, Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Chicken Nuggets
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Lightly Breaded Chicken Brea... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 178 kcal |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 6.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 18.6 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Celery, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has 24% fewer calories (178 kcal vs 233 kcal).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has 53% less fat (6.8 g vs 14.4 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has 62% less saturated fat (1.3 g vs 3.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has 2.5 g.
- Chicken Nuggets has 25% less salt (1.3 g vs 1.7 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has 100% more fiber (1.1 g vs 0 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has 34% more protein (18.6 g vs 12.2 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets lists: Celery, Eggs, Milk, Soybeans.
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.
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets
BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA AND CELERY SEED, CHICKEN FAT, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, CANOLA OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), RICE STARCH. BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG WHITES, BAKING POWDER, SPICE, PAPRIKA. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL. CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS, WHEAT.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Nuggets or Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets?
Overall, Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets 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?
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets has fewer calories: 178 kcal versus 233 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 2.5 g per 100 g.