Breaded Chicken Nuggets by Tesco

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Breaded Chicken Nuggets

by Tesco 1 x 450g/28 nuggets in Chicken nuggets Barcode 5059697403620
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Breaded Chicken Nuggets by Tesco provides 256 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 11.8 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chicken nuggets category and comes in a 1 x 450g/28 nuggets pack. Contains: chicken, gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
1.2 g · Low
Salt
0.6 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 256 kcal 219 +17%
Total fat 13.2 g 10.8 +22%
Saturated fat 2.1 g 2.1
Carbohydrates 21.2 g 16 +32%
Total sugars 1.2 g 1.2
Added sugars 4 g 0.8 +427%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 1.3 +93%
Protein 11.8 g 14.1 −16%
Salt 0.6 g 1.3 −52%

Category average across 1172 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chicken nuggets

Calories higher 18%
Sugars higher 31%
Salt lower 8%
Saturated fat higher 43%
Protein top 81%
Fiber top 9%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Chicken (39%), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Rapeseed Oil, Pea Fibre, Salt, Yeast, Dextrose.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
ChickenGluten

Product details

Quantity
1 x 450g/28 nuggets
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697403620

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?

Breaded Chicken Nuggets contains 256 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?

Breaded Chicken Nuggets has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Breaded Chicken Nuggets healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Breaded Chicken Nuggets vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Breaded Chicken Nuggets contain?

According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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