Chicken Nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Tyson
Chicken Nuggets contains 299 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 pieces, 77 g (77 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from carbohydrates and 20% 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.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 19.5 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium L | 532 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 15.6 g | 31% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 156 mg | 3% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein15.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 13.4 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 0.87 g)
- Fat19.5 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium532 mgabove the median for poultry (median 480 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 6.5 g |
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 | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 15.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g | 16.9 g |
| Fat | 19.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 532 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Tyson
- Barcode
- 0023700018632
- Label serving
- 4 pieces (77 g)
- Category
- Chicken nuggets
- Packaging
- en:ldpe-bag
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
chicken, water, salt, and natural flavor, breaded with: wheat flour, water, wheat starch, white whole wheat flour, salt, contains 2% or less of the following: yellow corn flour, corn starch, dried onion, dried garlic, dried yeast, brown sugar, extractives of paprika, and spices, breading set in vegetable oil,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Nuggets frozen Red Hen | 299 | 11.9 g | 17.3 g | 19.9 g |
| All natural frozen chicken nuggets Tyson | 300 | 15.6 g | 16.7 g | 18.9 g |
| Chicken Nuggets Abbelen | 298 | 9.7 g | 19.6 g | 19.7 g |
| Chicken nuggets Hofmaier | 298 | 9.7 g | 19.6 g | 19.7 g |
| Southern fried poppin chicken Aldi | 297 | 13 g | 20 g | 18 g |
| Chicken Nuggets Fast Fixin' | 297 | 18.9 g | 21.6 g | 14.9 g |
| Chicken Nuggets with Golden Wholegrain birdseye | 296 | 14 g | 21 g | 14 g |
| Nuggets de pollo CLAVO FOOD FACTORY S.A. | 296 | 13.1 g | 4.4 g | 26 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 299 kcal. Serving, 4 pieces, 77 g (77 g): about 230 kcal.
Is Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Chicken Nuggets contains 15.6 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 4 pieces, 77 g (77 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 13.4 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets has 16.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets contains 19.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chicken Nuggets?
100 g contains 532 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 23, 2025. 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 2617893. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 17, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0023700018632. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 23, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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