Calories in Chicken nuggets, from frozen
Generic food Frozen Poultry
Chicken nuggets, from frozen contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 417 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders on FoodFactly (271 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for selenium, 23% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19.2 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.8 g | |
| Protein C | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.1 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.092 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 35.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 229 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 18.9 µg | 34% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein13.4 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 15.9 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0.8 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 0.4 g)
- Fat19.2 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium600 mgabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 594 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 94 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 28 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 37 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken nuggets
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken nuggets, NFS | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from fast food | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from restaurant | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from other sources | 304 | 15.2 g | 15.8 g | 20 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 patty, frozen, uncooked Frozen | 292 | 14.3 g | 13.6 g | 20 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen Frozen | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken patty, frozen, cooked Cooked | 287 | 14.9 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Chicken patty, breaded | 287 | 14.8 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Turkey sticks, breaded, battered, fried Cooked | 279 | 14.2 g | 17 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked Raw | 263 | 14.7 g | 15 g | 15.8 g |
| Chicken fillet, breaded | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant | 283 | 18.8 g | 16.9 g | 15.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen chicken nuggets?
100 g of frozen chicken nuggets has 298 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 417 kcal. 1 nugget (16 g): about 48 kcal.
Is frozen chicken nuggets high in protein?
Frozen chicken nuggets contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.8 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken patties, nuggets and tenders, that is in the lowest quarter (median 15.9 g).
How many carbs are in frozen chicken nuggets?
Frozen chicken nuggets has 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen chicken nuggets?
Frozen chicken nuggets contains 19.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen chicken nuggets contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV), phosphorus (15% DV), Vitamin E (14% DV) and Vitamin B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706096. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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