Calories in School Lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded

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School Lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded contains 270 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 5 pieces (88 g) provides about 238 kcal.

Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 32% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

270kcal per 100 g

15.7 gprotein

22.9 gcarbohydrates

12.9 gfat

238kcal in 5 pieces (88 g)

Nutrition facts

Amount

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
Nutrient	Amount per 100 g	% DV
Calories C	270 kcal
Total fat L	12.9 g	17%
Saturated fat L	2.8 g	14%
Trans fat L	0 g
Cholesterol L	50 mg	17%
Sodium L	511 mg	22%
Total carbohydrates C	22.9 g	8%
Dietary fiber L	2.2 g	8%
Total sugars L	0.49 g
Protein L	15.7 g	31%
Vitamin A C	16 µg	2%
Vitamin C I	0.6 mg	0.7%
Vitamin D C	0.3 µg	2%
Vitamin E C	1.2 mg	8%
Vitamin K C	10.4 µg	9%
Thiamin (B1) I	0.092 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2) I	0.2 mg	16%
Niacin (B3) I	6 mg	37%
Vitamin B6 C	0.31 mg	18%
Folate (B9) C	15 µg	4%
Vitamin B12 C	0.24 µg	10%
Choline C	44.9 mg	8%
Calcium L	32 mg	2%
Iron L	2 mg	11%
Magnesium C	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus C	183 mg	15%
Potassium C	231 mg	5%
Zinc C	0.71 mg	6%
Copper C	0.074 mg	8%
Manganese C	0.29 mg	13%
Selenium C	17.7 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 23%
Carbohydrates 34%
Fat 43%

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

Protein15.7 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
Fiber2.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
Sugars0.49 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
Fat12.9 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
Saturated fat2.8 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
Sodium511 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
Protein per 100 kcal5.8 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 L	3.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat L	4.2 g

Individual fatty acids (22)

EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C	0.002 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C	0.002 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C	3.9 g
SFA 4:0 C	0.001 g
SFA 6:0 C	0 g
SFA 8:0 C	0.004 g
SFA 10:0 C	0.003 g
SFA 12:0 C	0.005 g
SFA 14:0 C	0.041 g
SFA 16:0 C	2.2 g
SFA 18:0 C	0.49 g
SFA 20:0 C	0.036 g
MUFA 18:1 C	3.2 g
PUFA 18:3 C	0.27 g
PUFA 20:4 C	0.026 g
SFA 22:0 C	0.022 g
MUFA 16:1 C	0.27 g
PUFA 18:4 C	0.001 g
MUFA 20:1 C	0.052 g
MUFA 22:1 C	0.003 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C	0.003 g
SFA 24:0 C	0.015 g

Carotenoids (7)

Beta-carotene C	0 µg
Lycopene I	0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C	0 µg
Retinol C	16 µg
Carotene, alpha C	0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C	11 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta C	0 µg

Other components (11)

Water I	46.5 g
Alcohol I	0 g
Caffeine I	0 mg
Ash C	2 g
Theobromine I	0 mg
Energy C	1,130 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C	55 IU
Folic acid I	5 µg
Folate, food C	6 µg
Vitamin E, added C	0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C	0 µg

Other forms of School Lunch

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Food	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
School Lunch, pizza, BIG DADDY'S LS 16" 51% Whole Grain Rolled Edge Cheese Pizza, frozen Frozen	243	13.9 g	27.1 g	8.8 g
School Lunch, pizza, BIG DADDY'S LS 16" 51% Whole Grain Rolled Edge Turkey Pepperoni Pizza, frozen Frozen	248	13.6 g	27.4 g	9.3 g
School Lunch, pizza, TONY'S SMARTPIZZA Whole Grain 4x6 Cheese Pizza 50/50 Cheese, frozen Frozen	233	12.1 g	29.3 g	7.5 g
School Lunch, pizza, TONY'S SMARTPIZZA Whole Grain 4x6 Pepperoni Pizza 50/50 Cheese, frozen Frozen	238	12.1 g	28.8 g	8.2 g
School Lunch, pizza, TONY'S Breakfast Pizza Sausage, frozen Frozen	240	10.4 g	27 g	10 g
School Lunch, pizza, cheese topping, thick crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	254	14.6 g	28.1 g	9.3 g
School Lunch, pizza, pepperoni topping, thin crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	254	12.8 g	31.2 g	8.6 g
School Lunch, pizza, pepperoni topping, thick crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	259	14.4 g	28.3 g	9.8 g
School Lunch, pizza, sausage topping, thin crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	250	12.6 g	32.2 g	7.8 g
School Lunch, pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	247	12.7 g	31.3 g	7.9 g
School Lunch, pizza, sausage topping, thick crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked Cooked	257	13.3 g	30.6 g	9.1 g
School Lunch, chicken patty, whole grain breaded	246	17.6 g	12.5 g	13.9 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
Fish wrap sandwich	262	14.7 g	22.6 g	12.4 g
Corned beef sandwich on wheat, with cheese	273	15.6 g	20.9 g	13.9 g
Pizza with extra meat, thin crust	277	14.7 g	24.2 g	13.4 g
Taco, flour tortilla, pork, cheese	260	16.1 g	18.9 g	12.8 g
Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese	257	16.7 g	18.9 g	12.3 g
Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken	294	15.1 g	24 g	15.3 g
Quesadilla, chicken	287	14.4 g	27.3 g	13 g
Corned beef sandwich on wheat	257	14.7 g	23.7 g	11.2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in school Lunch?

100 g of school Lunch has 270 kcal. 5 pieces (88 g): about 238 kcal.

Is school Lunch high in protein?

School Lunch contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.8 g in 5 pieces (88 g). About 23% 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 school Lunch?

School Lunch has 22.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 0.49 g of sugars.

How much fat is in school Lunch?

School Lunch contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does school Lunch contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (37% DV), selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (18% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and phosphorus (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in school Lunch?

100 g contains 511 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does school lunch have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?

No. Per 100 g, school Lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded has 270 kcal, while school Lunch, pizza, BIG DADDY'S LS 16" 51% Whole Grain Rolled Edge Cheese Pizza, frozen has 243 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: 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 170795. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: November 6, 2026. Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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