Calories in DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu
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DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu contains 377 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (16 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 377 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Trans fat C | 0.21 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium M | 644 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.3 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 36.6 µg | 31% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.4 mg | 40% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.38 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) M | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 254 mg | 20% |
| Potassium M | 244 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 17.3 µg | 31% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 68%
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
- Protein16.3 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat28.6 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.6 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium644 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.7 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Threonine M | 0.58 g |
|---|---|
| Isoleucine M | 0.68 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.44 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.64 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.51 g |
| Valine M | 0.74 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.63 g |
| Alanine M | 0.89 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.94 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 0.68 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 1.3 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.083 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.027 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.087 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.55 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.098 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.023 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.093 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 15 µg |
| Retinol M | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 8.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.5 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 39.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 1,575 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 58 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of DENNY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| DENNY'S, top sirloin steak | 182 | 28.9 g | 0.14 g | 7.3 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu | 150 | 5.2 g | 21.2 g | 4.9 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| DENNY'S, coleslaw | 183 | 0.97 g | 10.9 g | 15 g |
| DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 17.4 g | 12.2 g |
| DENNY'S, hash browns | 197 | 2.5 g | 26.6 g | 9 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef wellington | 368 | 19.2 g | 10.2 g | 27.4 g |
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| BURGER KING, CROISSAN'WICH with Sausage and Cheese | 376 | 13.7 g | 23 g | 25.5 g |
| Topping from meat pizza | 321 | 19.2 g | 5.7 g | 24.5 g |
| Sausage biscuit sandwich, with cheese | 370 | 12.2 g | 23.7 g | 25.1 g |
| KFC, Popcorn Chicken | 351 | 17.7 g | 21.2 g | 21.7 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g | 24.1 g | 23.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in DENNY'S?
100 g of DENNY'S has 377 kcal. 1 piece (16 g): about 60 kcal. 1 serving 4 pieces in serving (67 g): about 253 kcal.
Is DENNY'S high in protein?
DENNY'S contains 16.3 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 piece (16 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S has 13.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 28.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.6 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does DENNY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (40% DV), selenium (31% DV), Vitamin K (31% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (23% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in DENNY'S?
100 g contains 644 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does denny's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu has 377 kcal, while DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp has 319 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168079. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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