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Irish chicken nuggets
Irish chicken nuggets by Dunnes Stores provides 241 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 17 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. Contains: chicken.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241 kcal | 219 +10% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 10.8 +20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 2.1 −8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 16 −19% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 1.1 −56% |
| Added sugars | 0.3 g | 0.8 −61% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 1.3 +47% |
| Protein | 17 g | 14.1 +21% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.3 −30% |
*% 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
irish chicken with added water (65%) [chicken (80%), water, potato starch, yeast extract, cornflour, pea protein, salt, pepper dextrose, onion powder], breadcrumbs [rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose], batter [water, maize flour, maize starch, potato starch, salt, raising agents: disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate
- Allergens
- Chicken
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- Ireland
- Barcode
- 5099874252122
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Irish chicken nuggets?
Irish chicken nuggets contains 241 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Irish chicken nuggets?
Irish chicken nuggets has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Irish 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 Irish chicken nuggets vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Irish chicken nuggets contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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