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Chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets by Sainsbury's provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 14.6 g of protein. That is 56% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chicken nuggets category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | 267 kcal | 219 +22% | |
| Total fat | 15.2 g | 15.2 g | 19% | 10.8 +41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 2.2 g | 11% | 2.1 +7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3 g | 17.3 g | 6% | 16 +8% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1.1 −56% | |
| Added sugars | 2.4 g | 2.4 g | 5% | 0.8 +208% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 5% | 1.3 +16% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 14.6 g | 29% | 14.1 |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.3 −54% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1172 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chicken nuggets
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
british chicken (60%), breadcrumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose), rapeseed oil, water, maize flour, rice flour, maize starch, potato starch pea fibre, salt, raising agents: disodium diphoshate, sodium hydrogen carbonate
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 100g
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00324922
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 267 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 0.5 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 B (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 nuggets vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
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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