Calories in Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved contains 252 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (15 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 26% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for selenium, 41% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 35% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol M | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium M | 446 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.32 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.5 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.44 µg | 18% |
| Choline I | 40.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 216 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 225 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.32 mg | 35% |
| Manganese M | 0.24 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 30.6 µg | 56% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 46%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.4 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat12.9 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium446 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.61 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.67 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 1.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.33 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.57 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.35 g |
| Valine M | 0.71 g |
| Arginine M | 0.93 g |
| Histidine M | 0.46 g |
| Alanine M | 0.8 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.71 g |
| Proline M | 0.75 g |
| Serine M | 0.59 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.56 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.55 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 51.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,053 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 12 µg |
| Betaine I | 30.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken breast tenders
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked Raw | 263 | 14.7 g | 15 g | 15.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey sticks, breaded, battered, fried Cooked | 279 | 14.2 g | 17 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken patty, frozen, cooked Cooked | 287 | 14.9 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 277 | 21.6 g | 9.1 g | 16.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 273 | 21.8 g | 8.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 268 | 22 g | 8.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 277 | 23.6 g | 9.5 g | 15.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 289 | 22.5 g | 9.4 g | 17.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter Cooked | 298 | 21.9 g | 9.4 g | 18.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken breast tenders?
100 g of cooked chicken breast tenders has 252 kcal. 1 piece (15 g): about 38 kcal. 4 pieces (62 g): about 156 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 214 kcal.
Is cooked chicken breast tenders high in protein?
Cooked chicken breast tenders contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 piece (15 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken breast tenders?
Cooked chicken breast tenders has 17.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken breast tenders?
Cooked chicken breast tenders contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken breast tenders contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (56% DV), Niacin (B3) (41% DV), copper (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (27% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken breast tenders?
100 g contains 446 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken breast tenders have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved has 252 kcal, while chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked has 263 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171514. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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