chicken nuggets

Packaged product Geflügel

Chicken nuggets contains 222 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 45 % of its calories come from fat, with 30 % from carbohydrates and 24 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

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

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

chicken nuggets, product photo
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222kcal per 100 g
13,3 gprotein
16,7 gcarbohydrates
11,1 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 222 kcal
Total fat L 11,1 g 14 %
Saturated fat L 2,2 g 11 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 39 mg 13 %
Sodium L 533 mg 23 %
Total carbohydrates L 16,7 g 6 %
Dietary fiber L 1,1 g 4 %
Total sugars L 1,1 g
Added sugars L 1,1 g 2 %
Protein L 13,3 g 27 %
Calcium L 11 mg0,8 %
Eisen L 0,78 mg4 %
Kalium L 222 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: 24 %Carbohydrates: 30 %Fat: 45 %222kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 24 %
  • Carbohydrates 30 %
  • Fat 45 %

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

Kalium5 %Eisen4 %Calcium0,8 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein13,3 gbelow the median for Geflügel (median 13,4 g)
  • Fiber1,1 gbelow the median for Geflügel (median 1,2 g)
  • Sugars1,1 gabove the median for Geflügel (median 0,87 g)
  • Fat11,1 gabove the median for Geflügel (median 11 g)
  • Saturated fat2,2 gabove the median for Geflügel (median 1,9 g)
  • Sodium533 mgabove the median for Geflügel (median 480 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), Internationale Einheiten 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 222 kcal222 kcal
Protein 13,3 g13,3 g
Carbohydrates 16,7 g16,7 g
Fat 11,1 g11,1 g
Fiber 1,1 g1,1 g
Sugars 1,1 g1,1 g
Sodium 533 mg533 mg

Product details

Barcode
0045421857642
Quantity
22 oz
Category
Hühnernuggets
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

chicken breast with rib meat, water, whole wheat flour, wheat flour, granules of textured soy protein concentrate, wheat starch, salt, dextrose, brown sugar, yellow corn flour, corn starch, dried onion, dried garlic, sodium phosphate, spices, yeast, natural flavor, extractive of paprika, extractives of paprika and annatto

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

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chicken nuggets?

100 g of chicken nuggets has 222 kcal.

Is chicken nuggets high in protein?

Chicken nuggets contains 13,3 g of protein per 100 g (27 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Geflügel, that is below the median (median 13,4 g).

How many carbs are in chicken nuggets?

Chicken nuggets has 16,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,1 g of fiber and 1,1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in chicken nuggets?

Chicken nuggets contains 11,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,2 g is saturated (11 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in chicken nuggets?

100 g contains 533 mg of sodium, 23 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 14. Juni 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0045421857642. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 14. Juni 2025. Imported 8. November 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1997814. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 18. Juni 2021. Imported 6. November 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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