Chicken Nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Applegate
Chicken Nuggets contains 224 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 6 nuggets, 85 g (85 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 26% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 134 kcal per 100 g across 37,061 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium L | 412 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 1.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Protein L | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 216 mg | 5% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein14.1 gbelow the median for poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Sugars1.2 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.85 g)
- Fat10.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium412 mgabove the median for poultry (median 271 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 10.6 g | 8.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 400 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
CHICKEN**, WATER. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR (OREGANO), BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, SALT, BATTERED WITH: WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltSugarYeastRapeseed (canola) oilWheat flour
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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 Chicken Nuggets?
100 g of Chicken Nuggets has 224 kcal. Serving, 6 nuggets, 85 g (85 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Chicken Nuggets contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 6 nuggets, 85 g (85 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets has 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets contains 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chicken Nuggets?
100 g contains 412 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 13, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 1856521. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 23, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0025317105552. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 13, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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