chicken nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Kirkwood
Chicken nuggets contains 222 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 nuggets, 90 g (90 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 24% 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 38,682 products.
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 | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 11.1 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol L | 38.9 mg | 13% |
| Sodium L | 533 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.7 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 1.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Calcium L | 18.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 221 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein13.3 gbelow the median for poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber1.1 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.031 g)
- Sugars1.1 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.88 g)
- Fat11.1 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gabove the median for poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium533 mgin the top quarter of poultry (median 290 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Contains 2% or Less of Textured Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Corn Starch, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Sodium Phosphates, Spices, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Extractives of Paprika, Extractives of Paprika and Annatto. Contains: Wheat, Soy
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 222 kcal. Serving, 5 nuggets, 90 g (90 g): about 200 kcal.
Is chicken nuggets high in protein?
Chicken nuggets contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 5 nuggets, 90 g (90 g). About 24% 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 16.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets contains 11.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 533 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 22, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 4061462699542. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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