Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets contains 281 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 nugget, 20 g (20 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 15% 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 37,224 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 | 281 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 10.7 g | 21% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 60%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Fat18.5 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 4.3 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 281 kcal. Serving, 1 nugget, 20 g (20 g): about 56 kcal.
Is Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Chicken Nuggets contains 10.7 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in serving, 1 nugget, 20 g (20 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Chicken Nuggets?
Chicken Nuggets has 17 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. 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 18.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 28, 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 5060436267328. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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