Chicken nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Tyson
Chicken nuggets contains 300 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 piece, 90 g (90 g) provides about 270 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 22% 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 150 kcal per 100 g across 495 products.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 13% of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18.9 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium L | 522 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.7 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 A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 13.6 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 144 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Manganese L | 0.01 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium L | 0.22 µg | 0.4% |
| Iodine L | 19.7 µg | 13% |
% 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 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 9.1 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 1.4 g)
- Fat18.9 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 5.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.4 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.4 g)
- Sodium522 mgin the top quarter of poultry (median 364 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 6.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 6.7 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 84 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 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 | 233 kcal | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 15.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 18.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 522 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Tyson
- Barcode
- 0023700032560
- Quantity
- 20 oz
- Label serving
- 5 piece (90 g)
- Category
- Frozen foods
- 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.
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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 300 kcal. Serving, 5 piece, 90 g (90 g): about 270 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 14 g in serving, 5 piece, 90 g (90 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.1 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 16.7 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 18.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% 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 Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and iodine (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chicken nuggets?
100 g contains 522 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 July 6, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2617903. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 3, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0023700032560. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 6, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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