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Chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets provides 253 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Chicken nuggets category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal | 219 +15% |
| Total fat | 17.7 g | 10.8 +64% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 2.1 +84% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.2 g | 16 −5% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 1.1 −100% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 14.1 −19% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 1.3 +34% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1173 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 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.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0031400036924
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 253 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 0 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 19, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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