Chicken Breast Nuggets

by Perdue 12 oz in Frozen foods Barcode 0072745001109
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chicken Breast Nuggets by Perdue provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 73% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.4 g · Moderate
Sugars
1.2 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 5 PIECES (84 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 250 kcal 210 kcal 187 +34%
Total fat 14.3 g 12 g 15% 8.2 +74%
Saturated fat 2.4 g 2 g 10% 2.9 −18%
Carbohydrates 16.7 g 14 g 5% 20.1 −17%
Total sugars 1.2 g 1 g 4.4 −73%
Added sugars 0.1 g 0.1 g 0% 6.1 −98%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 14.3 g 12 g 24% 7.9 +80%
Salt 1.5 g 1.2 g 1 +41%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories higher 23%
Sugars lower 32%
Salt higher 16%
Saturated fat higher 41%
Protein top 11%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached wheat flour, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, yellow corn meal. contains less than 2% of salt, sodium lactate, potassium lactate, dextrose, sugar, yeast, whey, sodium phosphate, flavor, sodium diacetate, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), calcium propionate, extractives of paprika, potassium sorbate, guar gum, oleoresin paprika.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
12 oz
Serving size
5 PIECES (84 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0072745001109

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Breast Nuggets?

Chicken Breast Nuggets contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (5 PIECES (84 g)).

How much sugar is in Chicken Breast Nuggets?

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

Is Chicken Breast Nuggets healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Chicken Breast Nuggets vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Chicken Breast Nuggets contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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