Calories in Fast foods, chicken tenders
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Fast foods, chicken tenders contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 strip (30 g) provides about 81 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 25% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 32% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Trans fat C | 0.052 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium M | 769 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 0.4 g | |
| Protein M | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.2 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K I | 8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8.2 mg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline ? | 43.7 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.73 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 282 mg | 23% |
| Potassium M | 373 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 17.5 µg | 32% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein19.2 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium769 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 17 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.8 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.85 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.6 g |
| Methionine M | 0.52 g |
| Cystine M | 0.29 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.4 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.54 g |
| Valine M | 0.91 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.66 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.85 g |
| Proline M | 1.6 g |
| Serine M | 0.79 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.04 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.21 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.41 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.072 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.015 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 83 µg |
| Retinol M | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 7 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 5.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.51 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 46.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.9 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,136 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11 IU |
| Folic acid I | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast foods
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPEYES, Mild Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 | 271 | 19.2 g | 19.3 g | 13 g |
| KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips | 274 | 20.3 g | 13.7 g | 15.4 g |
| BURGER KING, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu | 296 | 19.3 g | 18.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 283 | 19 g | 15.5 g | 15.7 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders platter | 297 | 19.6 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 281 | 18.2 g | 18.7 g | 14.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fast foods?
100 g of fast foods has 271 kcal. 1 strip (30 g): about 81 kcal. 1 serving (184 g): about 499 kcal.
Is fast foods high in protein?
Fast foods contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.8 g in 1 strip (30 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in fast foods?
Fast foods has 17.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fast foods contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (51% DV), selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (25% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV) and phosphorus (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast foods?
100 g contains 769 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 173321. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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