Chicken Nuggets
Packaged product Poultry Tyson
Chicken Nuggets contains 231 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 pieces, 78 g (78 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 22% from carbohydrates (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 37,224 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 | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 44.9 mg | 15% |
| Sodium L | 487 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 256 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 22%
- Fat 54%
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)
- Fiber1.3 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 0 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 0.87 g)
- Fat14.1 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium487 mgabove the median for poultry (median 283 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 5.1 g |
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 231 kcal. Serving, 5 pieces, 78 g (78 g): about 180 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 11 g in serving, 5 pieces, 78 g (78 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 12.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0 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 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chicken Nuggets?
100 g contains 487 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 21, 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 0023700062819. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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