Calories in Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from other sources
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Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from other sources contains 262 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 367 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 25% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders on FoodFactly (271 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 33% of the Daily Value for selenium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 262 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.8 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 696 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 0.45 g | |
| Protein C | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.9 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.9 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 44.4 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 257 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 345 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.68 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 18 µg | 33% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein17.8 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 15.9 g)
- Fiber1.4 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars0.45 gabove the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 0.4 g)
- Fat13.8 gbelow the median for chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium696 mgin the top quarter of chicken patties, nuggets and tenders (median 594 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.087 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.095 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 71 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 49.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken tenders or strips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders or strips, NFS | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.2 g | 14 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from fast food | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.2 g | 14 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from restaurant | 283 | 18.8 g | 16.9 g | 15.6 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen Frozen | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken fillet, breaded | 240 | 14.6 g | 14.9 g | 13.6 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from school lunch | 270 | 15.7 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Turkey, nuggets | 236 | 22.2 g | 17.1 g | 8.7 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from other sources | 304 | 15.2 g | 15.8 g | 20 g |
| Chicken patty, breaded | 287 | 14.8 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Chicken nuggets, NFS | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from fast food | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from restaurant | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken tenders or strips?
100 g of chicken tenders or strips has 262 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 367 kcal. 1 popcorn chicken (10 g): about 26 kcal. 1 tender, strip, or finger (50 g): about 131 kcal.
Is chicken tenders or strips high in protein?
Chicken tenders or strips contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.9 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken patties, nuggets and tenders, that is above the median (median 15.9 g).
How many carbs are in chicken tenders or strips?
Chicken tenders or strips has 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.45 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken tenders or strips?
Chicken tenders or strips contains 13.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken tenders or strips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (47% DV), selenium (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV), phosphorus (21% DV) and Vitamin E (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken tenders or strips?
100 g contains 696 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken tenders or strips have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from other sources has 262 kcal, while chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from frozen has 240 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706103. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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