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Chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets provides 138 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 15 g of protein. That is 56% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chicken nuggets category. Contains: celery, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | 219 −37% |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 10.8 −90% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 2.1 −47% |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 16 +6% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 1.1 −56% |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g | 0.8 −84% |
| Protein | 15 g | 14.1 +7% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.3 −65% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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
Chicken Breast Meat (45%), Water, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed, SOYA), Flour (Maize, WHEAT), Starch (contains WHEAT), WHEAT Semolina, Breadcrumb (contains WHEAT), Potassium Chloride, Dried Glucose Syrup, Salt, WHEAT Gluten, Rusk (contains WHEAT), Flavouring (contains CELERY, WHEAT), Sugar, Spice (contains CELERY), Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Spice Extracts (contain CELERY), Modified Tapioca Starch, Dextrose. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD
- Allergens
- CeleryGlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5036456456417
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 138 kcal per 100 g.
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 A (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.
What allergens does Chicken nuggets contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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