Chicken tenders

in Meals Barcode 0856599005601
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chicken tenders provides 277 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 13.9 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 Meals category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
19.8 g · High
Saturated fat
6.9 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 tenders (101 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 277 kcal 280 kcal 178 +56%
Total fat 19.8 g 20 g 26% 7.9 +151%
Saturated fat 6.9 g 7 g 35% 2.8 +149%
Carbohydrates 11.9 g 12 g 4% 17.8 −33%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 3.1 −100%
Dietary fiber 1 g 1 g 4% 2 −50%
Protein 13.9 g 14 g 28% 8.7 +58%
Salt 1.8 g 1.8 g 1.2 +53%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other meals

Calories higher 14%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 12%
Saturated fat higher 9%
Protein top 17%
Fiber top 64%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Ground chicken breast with rib meat, water, modified food starch, salt, sodium phosphate. battered with: water, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, whey, leavening (sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), spice, garlic powder, oleoresin paprika, guar gum. breaded with: enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, dextrose, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophospahte, monocalcium phosphate), monoglycerides, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, oleoresin paprika, breading set in vegetable oil.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 7

High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
3 tenders (101 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0856599005601

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken tenders?

Chicken tenders contains 277 kcal per 100 g and about 280 kcal per serving (3 tenders (101 g)).

How much sugar is in Chicken tenders?

Chicken tenders has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chicken tenders 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.

Is Chicken tenders vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Chicken tenders contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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