Chicken Tenders vs Chicken Italia
Overall, Chicken Italia has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Tenders | Chicken Italia |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 221 kcal | 98 kcal |
| Fat | 10.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 15.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | None listed | Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Italia has 56% fewer calories (98 kcal vs 221 kcal).
- Chicken Italia has 76% less fat (2.5 g vs 10.5 g).
- Chicken Italia has 63% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 2.1 g).
- Chicken Italia has 70% less sugar (0.3 g vs 1.1 g).
- Chicken Italia has 26% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.3 g).
- Chicken Italia has 12% more protein (15.5 g vs 13.7 g).
- Chicken Italia has the better Nutri-Score.
- Chicken Tenders is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Chicken Italia lists: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders
organic boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, organic rice flour, organic yellow corn flour, organic yellow corn meal, contains less than 2% of sea salt, organic corn starch, organic garlic powder, organic cane sugar, organic onion powder, raisin juice concentrate, organic honey, organic white pepper, organic black pepper, organic yeast extract,
Chicken Italia
British Chicken (75%), Water, Pea Flour, Seasoning (Salt, Gluten Free Rice Flour, Sugar, Dried Leek, Preservative (Sodium SULPHITE**), Spice, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Yeast Extract, Natural Flavouring, Spice Extract, Herb Extract), Oven Dried Tomato (2%), Basil (1%), Mozzarella Cheese (1%) (MILK) ( Mozzarella Cheese, Anticaking Agent (Potato Starch)), Garlic (0.6 %), Citrus Fibre. **We use this to help our burgers stay fresh for longer. ALLERGENS Refer to ingredients in BOLD. Produced in the UK using British Chickon
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Tenders or Chicken Italia?
Overall, Chicken Italia 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 Italia has fewer calories: 98 kcal versus 221 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Italia has less sugar: 0.3 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.