Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Packaged product Poultry Trader Joe's

Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains 215 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 79 g (79 g) provides about 170 kcal.

Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 20% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 180 kcal per 100 g across 345 products.

100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Spicy Chicken Nuggets by Trader Joe's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
215kcal per 100 g
11.4 gprotein
13.9 gcarbohydrates
13.9 gfat
170kcal in serving, 79 g (79 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 215 kcal
Total fat L 13.9 g 18%
Saturated fat L 3.2 g 16%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 38 mg 13%
Sodium L 456 mg 20%
Total carbohydrates L 13.9 g 5%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 11.4 g 23%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 25.3 mg2%
Iron L 0.63 mg4%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 544 mg12%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% 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: 20%Carbohydrates: 25%Fat: 55%215kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 20%
  • Carbohydrates 25%
  • Fat 55%

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

Potassium12%Iron4%Calcium2%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin D0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Magnesium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein11.4 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 18 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 0.7 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of poultry (median 0.7 g)
  • Fat13.9 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 9 g)
  • Saturated fat3.2 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 2.1 g)
  • Sodium456 mgbelow the median for poultry (median 480 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (1)
Caffeine L0 mg

Product details

Brand
Trader Joe's
Barcode
00782227
Quantity
12 oz
Label serving
79 g
Category
Cooked chicken
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, rice flour, distilled white vinegar, salt, black pepper, red pepper, white pepper, wheat gluten, yeast extract, yellow corn flour, sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, extractives of paprika (color), yeast, canola oil, maltodextrin, natural flavor, soybean oil.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Wheat flourRiceVinegarSaltYeastSugarGarlicOnionRapeseed (canola) oil

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 00782227. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 21, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "SPICY CHICKEN NUGGETS". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

100 g of Spicy Chicken Nuggets has 215 kcal. Serving, 79 g (79 g): about 170 kcal.

Is Spicy Chicken Nuggets high in protein?

Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 79 g (79 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18 g).

How many carbs are in Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

Spicy Chicken Nuggets has 13.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

100 g contains 456 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated May 21, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.