Chicken Nuggets vs Breaded Chicken Chunks
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Chicken Nuggets
Breaded Chicken Chunks
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Breaded Chicken Chunks |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 188 kcal | 238 kcal |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 14.8 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Nuggets has 21% fewer calories (188 kcal vs 238 kcal).
- Chicken Nuggets has 46% less fat (5.9 g vs 10.8 g).
- Breaded Chicken Chunks has 41% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.2 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Breaded Chicken Chunks has 0.4 g.
- Breaded Chicken Chunks has 30% less salt (0.7 g vs 1 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has 16% more protein (17.7 g vs 14.8 g).
- Breaded Chicken Chunks has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Breaded Chicken Chunks lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Chicken Nuggets
Organic chicken breast meat, water, sea salt, organic batter/breaded with: (organic yellow corn flour, organic rice flour, organic corn starch, organic yellow corn meal, sea salt, organic dextrose, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, yeast extract, organic black pepper, breading set in organic canola oil.
Breaded Chicken Chunks
Chicken Breast Fillet (58%), Breadcrumbs [Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast, Salt], Water, Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Flour, Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Maize Flour, Acidity Regulators: Sodium Carbonates, Sodium Citrates; Rice Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Nuggets or Breaded Chicken Chunks?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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: 188 kcal versus 238 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.4 g per 100 g.