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Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets by Kroger provides 237 kcal per 100 g, with 1.3 g of sugars and 13.2 g of protein. That is 15% more 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 Chicken nuggets category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4.0 nuggets (76.0 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal | 180 kcal | 219 +8% | |
| Total fat | 13.2 g | 10 g | 13% | 10.8 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.1 +27% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.1 g | 13 g | 5% | 16 +7% |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | 1 g | 1.1 +15% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 10 g | 20% | 14.1 −6% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.3 +62% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1172 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.3 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other chicken nuggets
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached flour, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, acin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified corn starch, wheat flour, contains 2% rless of: salt, dextrose, sodium phosphate, yellow corn flour, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), wheat gluten, spices, soybean oil extractives of paprika, yeast, spice, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), corn starch. contains: wheat.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 4.0 nuggets (76.0 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No preservatives
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011110836922
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets contains 237 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (4.0 nuggets (76.0 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets has 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken 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.
What allergens does Chicken Nuggets contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 2, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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