Chicken Nuggets vs Tempura Chicken Steaks
Overall, Tempura Chicken Steaks has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Tempura Chicken Steaks |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 11.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 13.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tempura Chicken Steaks has 14% fewer calories (200 kcal vs 233 kcal).
- Tempura Chicken Steaks has 20% less fat (11.6 g vs 14.4 g).
- Tempura Chicken Steaks has 24% less saturated fat (2.5 g vs 3.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Tempura Chicken Steaks has 0.5 g.
- Tempura Chicken Steaks has 44% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has 43% more fiber (1.1 g vs 0.6 g).
- Tempura Chicken Steaks has the better Nutri-Score.
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.
Tempura Chicken Steaks
Chopped and shaped fed icken breast steaks with added water in a tempura coating Ingredients 58% Chicken Oil, Coating (Wheat Flour, Yea Meat, Water, Flour (Wheat. Maize), Rapeseed Pea Fibre, Starch (Wheat, Pea, Tapioca), Salt, Glucose, Raising Agents:hosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Natural Flavourings, Skimmed Milk Pod Cereals containing Gluten, see Allergy Advice For allergens including Care
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Nuggets or Tempura Chicken Steaks?
Overall, Tempura 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?
Tempura Chicken Steaks has fewer calories: 200 kcal versus 233 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.