Calories in Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen
Generic food Frozen Poultry
Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen contains 240 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 336 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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), 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 527 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.57 g | |
| Protein C | 14.6 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 17.7 µg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.064 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.9 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.18 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 46.2 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 200 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 281 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 19.3 µg | 35% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein14.6 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 15.9 g)
- Fiber1.7 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0.57 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 0.4 g)
- Fat13.6 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium527 mgin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 594 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 44 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 7 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken tenders or strips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant | 283 | 18.8 g | 16.9 g | 15.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from other sources | 262 | 17.8 g | 16.5 g | 13.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken nuggets, from frozen Frozen | 298 | 13.4 g | 17.9 g | 19.2 g |
| Chicken patty, frozen, uncooked Frozen | 292 | 14.3 g | 13.6 g | 20 g |
| Chicken, wing, frozen, glazed, barbecue flavored Frozen | 211 | 19.7 g | 3.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Chicken fillet, breaded | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked Raw | 263 | 14.7 g | 15 g | 15.8 g |
| Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved Cooked | 252 | 16.4 g | 17.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Turkey sticks, breaded, battered, fried Cooked | 279 | 14.2 g | 17 g | 16.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen chicken tenders or strips?
100 g of frozen chicken tenders or strips has 240 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 336 kcal. 1 popcorn chicken (10 g): about 24 kcal. 1 chicken fry (14 g): about 34 kcal.
Is frozen chicken tenders or strips high in protein?
Frozen chicken tenders or strips contains 14.6 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.4 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 24% 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 tenders or strips?
Frozen chicken tenders or strips has 14.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.57 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen chicken tenders or strips?
Frozen chicken tenders or strips contains 13.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen chicken tenders or strips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (37% DV), selenium (35% DV), Vitamin B6 (20% DV), phosphorus (16% DV) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen chicken tenders or strips?
100 g contains 527 mg of sodium, 23% 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 2706102. 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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