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Chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets provides 222 kcal per 100 g, with 1.1 g of sugars and 13.3 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 22 oz pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 pieces (90 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | 200 kcal | 219 | |
| Total fat | 11.1 g | 10 g | 13% | 10.8 |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.1 +8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 15 g | 5% | 16 |
| Total sugars | 1.1 g | 1 g | 1.1 | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 1.1 g | 1 g | 2% | 0.8 +43% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.3 −14% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 12 g | 24% | 14.1 −5% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.3 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1172 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 24% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.1 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
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Ingredients
chicken breast with rib meat, water, whole wheat flour, wheat flour, granules of textured soy protein concentrate, wheat starch, salt, dextrose, brown sugar, yellow corn flour, corn starch, dried onion, dried garlic, sodium phosphate, spices, yeast, natural flavor, extractive of paprika, extractives of paprika and annatto
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 22 oz
- Serving size
- 5 pieces (90 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No preservatives
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0045421857642
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 222 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (5 pieces (90 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 1.1 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 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.
What allergens does Chicken nuggets contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 14, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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