Calories in Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant
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Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant contains 283 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 396 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 24% from carbohydrates (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 50% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% 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 | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 791 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.39 g | |
| Protein C | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.2 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8.1 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 45.2 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 276 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 365 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 17.1 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein18.8 gin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 15.9 g)
- Sugars0.39 gbelow the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 0.4 g)
- Fat15.6 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat3 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium791 mgin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 594 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 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 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.043 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.52 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 81 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 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 school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen Frozen | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 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 fillet, breaded | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 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 |
| 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 patty, breaded | 287 | 14.8 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Turkey, nuggets | 236 | 22.2 g | 17.1 g | 8.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken tenders or strips?
100 g of chicken tenders or strips has 283 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 396 kcal. 1 popcorn chicken (10 g): about 28 kcal. 1 tender, strip, or finger (50 g): about 142 kcal.
Is chicken tenders or strips high in protein?
Chicken tenders or strips contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.3 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken patties, nuggets and tenders, that is among the highest quarter (median 15.9 g).
How many carbs are in chicken tenders or strips?
Chicken tenders or strips has 16.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0.39 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken tenders or strips?
Chicken tenders or strips contains 15.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken tenders or strips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (50% DV), selenium (31% DV), Vitamin B6 (25% DV), phosphorus (22% DV) and Vitamin E (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken tenders or strips?
100 g contains 791 mg of sodium, 34% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken tenders or strips have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant has 283 kcal, while chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen has 240 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 2706100. 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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