Chicken Nuggets vs Chicken dinosaurs
Overall, Chicken Nuggets has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Nuggets | Chicken dinosaurs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 188 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 16.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 12.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| 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 34% fewer calories (188 kcal vs 286 kcal).
- Chicken Nuggets has 65% less fat (5.9 g vs 16.8 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has 56% less saturated fat (1.2 g vs 2.7 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has no sugar, while Chicken dinosaurs has 0.9 g.
- Chicken dinosaurs has 100% more fiber (1.9 g vs 0 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has 30% more protein (17.7 g vs 12.3 g).
- Chicken Nuggets has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Chicken dinosaurs 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.
Chicken dinosaurs
CHICKEN BREAST (55%), Wheat Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Salt, Pea Fibre, Pea Starch, Yeast, Flavouring, Extracts of Rosemary.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Nuggets or Chicken dinosaurs?
Overall, Chicken Nuggets 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: 188 kcal versus 286 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Nuggets has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.9 g per 100 g.