Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets

Packaged product Fjerkræ Perdue

Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets contains 212 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 pieces, 85 g (85 g) provides about 180 kcal.

Roughly 51 % of its calories come from fat, with 27 % from protein and 22 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for fjerkræ on FoodFactly (223 kcal per 100 g).

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

212kcal per 100 g
14,1 gprotein
11,8 gcarbohydrates
11,8 gfat
180kcal in serving, 5 pieces, 85 g (85 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 212 kcal
Total fat L 11,8 g 15 %
Saturated fat L 2,4 g 12 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 53 mg 18 %
Sodium L 588 mg 26 %
Total carbohydrates L 11,8 g 4 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 1,2 g
Protein L 14,1 g 28 %
Vitamin A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamin C L 0 mg0 %
Calcium L 24 mg2 %
Jern L 0,85 mg5 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 27 %Carbohydrates: 22 %Fat: 51 %212kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 27 %
  • Carbohydrates 22 %
  • Fat 51 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Jern5 %Calcium2 %Vitamin A0 %Vitamin C0 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein14,1 gabove the median for fjerkræ (median 13,3 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of fjerkræ (median 1,2 g)
  • Sugars1,2 gabove the median for fjerkræ (median 0,9 g)
  • Fat11,8 gabove the median for fjerkræ (median 11 g)
  • Saturated fat2,4 gabove the median for fjerkræ (median 1,9 g)
  • Sodium588 mgin the top quarter of fjerkræ (median 475 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
A-vitamin, IE L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 212 kcal212 kcal
Protein 14,1 g14,1 g
Carbohydrates 11,8 g11,8 g
Fat 11,8 g11,8 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 1,2 g1,2 g
Sodium 588 mg588 mg

Product details

Brand
Perdue
Barcode
0072745806773
Label serving
5 PIECES (85 g)
Category
Kyllingeknuggets
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, unbleached wheat flour. contains less than 2% of salt, sugar, yeast extract, sea salt, dehydrated garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, spices, yeast, celery seed extract.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets?

100 g of Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets has 212 kcal. Serving, 5 pieces, 85 g (85 g): about 180 kcal.

Is Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets high in protein?

Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets contains 14,1 g of protein per 100 g (28 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 5 pieces, 85 g (85 g). About 27 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fjerkræ, that is above the median (median 13,3 g).

How many carbs are in Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets?

Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets has 11,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1,2 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets?

Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets contains 11,8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,4 g is saturated (12 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Perdue, simply smart, lightly breaded chicken nuggets?

100 g contains 588 mg of sodium, 26 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2020041. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 12. august 2018. Imported 6. november 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0072745806773. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 22. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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