Calories in Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked
Generic food Raw Poultry
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (15 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from carbohydrates and 23% 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 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol M | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium L | 536 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 0.37 g | |
| Protein M | 14.7 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K M | 14.7 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.21 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.091 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.86 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.041 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Choline I | 96.4 mg | 18% |
| Calcium M | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 214 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.78 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Manganese M | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 24.7 µg | 45% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 23%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein14.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.37 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 0 g)
- Fat15.8 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium536 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 13.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.07 g |
| Glucose M | 0.15 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.15 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.56 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.6 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.99 g |
| Methionine M | 0.3 g |
| Cystine M | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.53 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.33 g |
| Valine M | 0.66 g |
| Arginine M | 0.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.44 g |
| Alanine M | 0.72 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.63 g |
| Proline M | 0.68 g |
| Serine M | 0.54 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.075 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 | 3.2 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 | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.61 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.51 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.037 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 9 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 52.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,101 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 15.3 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 12 µg |
| Betaine I | 12.5 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, cooked, microwaved Cooked | 252 | 16.4 g | 17.6 g | 12.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 221 | 16.5 g | 0.25 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw Raw | 214 | 16.4 g | 0.17 g | 16 g |
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks without skin, raw Raw | 199 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken, roasting, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw Raw | 213 | 17.1 g | 0.09 g | 15.5 g |
| Turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw Raw | 201 | 13.3 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| Turkey, back, from whole bird, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 206 | 16.9 g | 0.15 g | 15.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 237 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Duck, wild, meat and skin, raw Raw | 211 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicken breast tenders?
100 g of raw chicken breast tenders has 263 kcal. 1 piece (15 g): about 39 kcal. 4 pieces (62 g): about 163 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 224 kcal.
Is raw chicken breast tenders high in protein?
Raw chicken breast tenders contains 14.7 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 piece (15 g). About 23% 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 raw chicken breast tenders?
Raw chicken breast tenders has 15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 0.37 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chicken breast tenders?
Raw chicken breast tenders contains 15.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicken breast tenders contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), copper (23% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV) and choline (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicken breast tenders?
100 g contains 536 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken breast tenders have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked has 263 kcal, while chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved has 252 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 171515. 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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