Chicken Nuggets vs Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
Overall, Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips 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 Strips
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Lightly Breaded Chicken Brea... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 18.3 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 Strips has 22% fewer calories (183 kcal vs 233 kcal).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 55% less fat (6.5 g vs 14.4 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 68% less saturated fat (1.1 g vs 3.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 2.2 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 Strips has 33% more protein (18.3 g vs 12.2 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips 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 Strips
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 Strips?
Overall, Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips 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 Strips has fewer calories: 183 kcal versus 233 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.