Calories in Chicken nuggets, del almuerzo escolar
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Chicken nuggets, del almuerzo escolar contains 270 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (140 g) provides about 378 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 patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas on FoodFactly (271 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 32% of the Daily Value for selenio and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamina 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 | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12,9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2,8 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol C | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 511 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22,9 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2,2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0,49 g | |
| Protein C | 15,7 g | 31% |
| Vitamina A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C C | 0,6 mg | 0,7% |
| Vitamina D C | 0,3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina E C | 1,2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamina K C | 10,4 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,092 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 44,9 mg | 8% |
| Calcio C | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesio C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Fósforo C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potasio C | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0,71 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0,074 mg | 8% |
| Selenio 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 gbelow the median for patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 15,9 g)
- Fiber2,2 gin the top quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 1,2 g)
- Sugars0,49 gin the top quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 0,4 g)
- Fat12,9 gin the lowest quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 14 g)
- Sodium511 mgin the lowest quarter of patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas (median 594 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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 3,6 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 4,2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,002 g |
| Ácido linoléico (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 |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3,3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,026 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 |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 46,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 5 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 6 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, de congelados Frozen | 298 | 13,4 g | 17,9 g | 19,2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, del almuerzo escolar | 270 | 15,7 g | 22,9 g | 12,9 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, de otras fuentes | 262 | 17,8 g | 16,5 g | 13,8 g |
| Relleno de pollo, de pan | 240 | 14,6 g | 14,9 g | 13,6 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, NFS | 271 | 19,2 g | 17,2 g | 14 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, de comida rápida | 271 | 19,2 g | 17,2 g | 14 g |
| Tiernas o tiras de pollo, de pan, desde el restaurante | 283 | 18,8 g | 16,9 g | 15,6 g |
| Turquía, nuggets | 236 | 22,2 g | 17,1 g | 8,7 g |
| Patty de pollo, de pan | 287 | 14,8 g | 12,8 g | 19,6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken nuggets?
100 g of chicken nuggets has 270 kcal. 1 taza (140 g): about 378 kcal. 1 nugget (16 g): about 43 kcal.
Is chicken nuggets high in protein?
Chicken nuggets contains 15,7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22 g in 1 taza (140 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other patitas de pollo, nuggets y tiernas, that is below the median (median 15,9 g).
How many carbs are in chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets 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 chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets 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 chicken nuggets contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (37% DV), selenio (32% DV), Vitamina B6 (18% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and fósforo (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 511 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken nuggets have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken nuggets, del almuerzo escolar has 270 kcal, while chicken nuggets, de congelados has 298 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 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 2706095. 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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