Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Sainsbury's
Breaded Chicken Nuggets contains 249 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 249 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 223 kcal per 100 g across 694 products.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol L | 69.6 mg | 23% |
| Sodium L | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 0.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12.9 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A L | 28.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.052 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.92 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E L | 3 mg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.44 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.7 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.82 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) L | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Calcium L | 20.9 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 41.2 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium L | 349 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 1.4 mg | 12% |
| Copper L | 0.094 mg | 10% |
| Manganese L | 0.43 mg | 19% |
| Selenium L | 6 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 11.9 µg | 8% |
| Chloride L | 387 mg | 17% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein12.9 gbelow the median for poultry (median 13.4 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0.9 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.87 g)
- Fat13.9 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gabove the median for poultry (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium149 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 480 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 4 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 11 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.023 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.79 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 3.1 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0.97 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 43.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00308403
- Label serving
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Category
- Chicken nuggets
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
British Chicken (60%), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Water, Pea Fibre, Yeast, Salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourRapeseed (canola) oilYeastSalt
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?
100 g of Breaded Chicken Nuggets has 249 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 249 kcal.
Is Breaded Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Breaded Chicken Nuggets contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.9 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is below the median (median 13.4 g).
How many carbs are in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?
Breaded Chicken Nuggets has 17.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?
Breaded Chicken Nuggets contains 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Breaded Chicken Nuggets contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Vitamin E (20% DV), manganese (19% DV) and chloride (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Breaded Chicken Nuggets?
100 g contains 149 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 13, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00308403. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 13, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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