Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets contains 276 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 276 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 235 kcal per 100 g across 27 products.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 19% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 18% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol L | 67.3 mg | 22% |
| Sodium L | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.45 g | 0.9% |
| Protein L | 15 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A L | 27.4 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.08 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.89 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.71 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) L | 16.6 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Calcium L | 19.5 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 37.4 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 169 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 313 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper L | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese L | 0.41 mg | 18% |
| Selenium L | 6.1 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 21.5 µg | 14% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein15 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 13 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.8 g)
- Fat16 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 13 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium116 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 384 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 11.3 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 47.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Asda
- Barcode
- 5057172134366
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Category
- Reconstituted chicken nuggets
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
chicken breast (58%), fortified wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1)], water, rapeseed oil, tapioca starch, pea fibre, wheat gluten, wheat starch, yeast, stabiliser (sodium citrates), salt, onion powder, garlic powder, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates), dextrose.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltRapeseed (canola) oilWheat flourGarlicOnionYeast
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaded chicken nuggets Lidl | 272 | 13.6 g | 22.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Popsters Iceland | 286 | 13.8 g | 15.5 g | 18.7 g |
| chicken dinosaurs roosters | 286 | 12.3 g | 20.4 g | 16.8 g |
| Gluten Free 22 Chicken Nuggets Birds Eye | 258 | 13 g | 22 g | 13 g |
| Breaded Chicken Goujons Tesco | 257 | 13.4 g | 19.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Southern fried chicken popsters Iceland | 254 | 12.5 g | 19.4 g | 13.8 g |
| Battered Chicken Dippers Tesco | 251 | 12.7 g | 17.9 g | 14.7 g |
| 18* Chicken Nuggets Asda | 248 | 19 g | 12 g | 14 g |
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 276 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 276 kcal.
Is Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Chicken Nuggets contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 13 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets has 18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets contains 16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chicken Nuggets contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV), manganese (18% DV), iodine (14% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chicken Nuggets?
100 g contains 116 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 9, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5057172134366. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 9, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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