Spicy Chicken Strips vs Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Spicy Chicken Strips | Lightly Breaded Chicken Brea... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 214 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 18.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 15% fewer calories (183 kcal vs 214 kcal).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 32% less fat (6.5 g vs 9.5 g).
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has 40% less saturated fat (1.1 g vs 1.8 g).
- Spicy Chicken Strips has 45% less sugar (1.2 g vs 2.2 g).
- Spicy Chicken Strips has 36% less salt (1.3 g vs 2.1 g).
- Spicy Chicken Strips has the better Nutri-Score.
- Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Spicy Chicken Strips
BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BROWN SUGAR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT, BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL, CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, SEASONING (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, SPICE EXTRACTIVE), RICE STARCH, BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, LEAVENING (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE) EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, SPICE EXTRACTIVE BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL, WHEAT
FAQ
Which is healthier: Spicy Chicken Strips or Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips?
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?
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips has fewer calories: 183 kcal versus 214 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Spicy Chicken Strips has less sugar: 1.2 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.