Calories in Chicken nuggets, de congelados
Generic food Frozen Poultry
Chicken nuggets, de congelados contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (140 g) provides about 417 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas on FoodFactly (271 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for selenio, 23% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 15% of the Daily Value for fósforo.
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 | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19,2 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17,9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0,8 g | |
| Protein C | 13,4 g | 27% |
| Vitamina A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C C | 0,4 mg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina D C | 0,3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina E C | 2,1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamina K C | 11,1 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,092 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 35,4 mg | 6% |
| Calcio C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1,1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesio C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potasio C | 229 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0,87 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0,11 mg | 12% |
| Selenio C | 18,9 µg | 34% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein13,4 gin the lowest quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 15,9 g)
- Fiber1,8 gin the top quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 1,2 g)
- Sugars0,8 gin the top quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 0,4 g)
- Fat19,2 gabove the median for patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 2,8 g)
- Sodium600 mgabove the median for patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 594 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 6,1 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 7,6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,003 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6,9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,056 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,78 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5,5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,048 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,48 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0,007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 94 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 28 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 47,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 37 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido 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, de comida rápida | 307 | 15,9 g | 14,9 g | 20,4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, desde el restaurante | 307 | 15,9 g | 14,9 g | 20,4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, del almuerzo escolar | 270 | 15,7 g | 22,9 g | 12,9 g |
| Chicken nuggets, de otras fuentes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty de pollo, congelado, no cocido Frozen | 292 | 14,3 g | 13,6 g | 20 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, de congelados Frozen | 240 | 14,6 g | 14,9 g | 13,6 g |
| Patty de pollo, de pan | 287 | 14,8 g | 12,8 g | 19,6 g |
| Patty de pollo, congelado, cocinado Cooked | 287 | 14,9 g | 12,8 g | 19,6 g |
| Pegamentos de Turquía, de pan, battered, frito Cooked | 279 | 14,2 g | 17 g | 16,9 g |
| Tiernas de pecho de pollo, de pan, no cocido Raw | 263 | 14,7 g | 15 g | 15,8 g |
| Relleno de pollo, de pan | 240 | 14,6 g | 14,9 g | 13,6 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, desde el restaurante | 283 | 18,8 g | 16,9 g | 15,6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen chicken nuggets?
100 g of frozen chicken nuggets has 298 kcal. 1 taza (140 g): about 417 kcal. 1 nugget (16 g): about 48 kcal.
Is frozen chicken nuggets high in protein?
Frozen chicken nuggets contains 13,4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18,8 g in 1 taza (140 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas, that is in the lowest quarter (median 15,9 g).
How many carbs are in frozen chicken nuggets?
Frozen chicken nuggets has 17,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,8 g of fiber and 0,8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen chicken nuggets?
Frozen chicken nuggets contains 19,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen chicken nuggets contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenio (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV), fósforo (15% DV), Vitamina E (14% DV) and Vitamina B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2706096. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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