Chicken Nuggets

by E.J. Farms in Chicken nuggets Barcode 0643213000018
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chicken Nuggets by E.J. Farms provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 11.9 g of protein. That is 100% 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 Chicken nuggets category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 5 nuggets (84 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 250 kcal 210 kcal 219 +14%
Total fat 15.5 g 13 g 17% 10.8 +43%
Saturated fat 3.6 g 3 g 15% 2.1 +73%
Carbohydrates 15.5 g 13 g 5% 16
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 1.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.3 −100%
Protein 11.9 g 10 g 20% 14.1 −15%
Salt 1.5 g 1.3 g 1.3 +16%

*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chicken nuggets

Calories higher 24%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat higher 9%
Protein top 80%
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, salt, sodium phosphates. breaded with: bleached wheat flour, water, modified corn starch, yellow corn flour, salt, dextrose, contains 2% or less of leavening (sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), natural flavors, extractives of paprika, extractives of turmeric.

Palm oil free
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 3

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

Product details

Serving size
5 nuggets (84 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0643213000018

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Nuggets?

Chicken Nuggets contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (5 nuggets (84 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); 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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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