Calories in Chicken nuggets, from restaurant
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Chicken nuggets, from restaurant contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 430 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 19% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in chicken patties, nuggets and tenders on FoodFactly, where the median is 271 kcal per 100 g across 15 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 22% 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 | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 594 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 0.08 g | |
| Protein C | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.092 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Choline C | 40.7 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 272 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 251 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 17.2 µg | 31% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 60%
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
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 0.4 g)
- Fat20.4 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 2.8 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from frozen Frozen | 298 | 13.4 g | 17.9 g | 19.2 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, breaded | 287 | 14.8 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant | 283 | 18.8 g | 16.9 g | 15.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from other sources | 262 | 17.8 g | 16.5 g | 13.8 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, NFS | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.2 g | 14 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from fast food | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.2 g | 14 g |
| Chicken fillet, breaded | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Turkey, tail | 294 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 22.8 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 307 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 430 kcal. 1 nugget (16 g): about 49 kcal.
Is chicken nuggets high in protein?
Chicken nuggets contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.3 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 14.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% 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) (37% DV), selenium (31% DV), phosphorus (22% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and Vitamin B12 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 594 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken nuggets have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken nuggets, from restaurant has 307 kcal, while chicken nuggets, from frozen has 298 kcal. Processing 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: 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 2706094. 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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