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Chicken Nuggets
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Chicken Nuggets

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Health Grade

Chicken Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a breadcrumb batter and typically fried or oven-cooked; they are a common fast-food item and kid-frie... Show more

Nutrition Overview

Kcal
307 kcal
Fiber
Fiber
1g
Salt
Salt
1g
Protein
Protein
16g
Fat
Fat
20g
Carbs
Carbs
15g
Sugar
Sugar
0g

Nutrition Quality

Micronutrients
Micronutrients
Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6
Moderate
Fat Quality
Fat Quality
Low in Saturated Fat
Fair
Gut Health
Gut Health
Low Sugar
Fair
Processing
Processing
NOVA 4
Ultra-processed
Electrolytes
Electrolytes
Na:K ratio 1.3
Balanced
Satiety
Satiety
Low Glycemic Index
Fair
Not Vegan
Not Vegetarian
Not Gluten Free
Not Lactose Free
~1,50€/100g
0.9g/ml

Healthy Swaps

B+

Oven-Baked Whole-Muscle Chicken Tenders (Lightly Breaded)

More Protein
S-

Grilled Skinless Chicken Breast Strips

Less Salt
C+

Homemade Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets With Whole-Grain Breadcrumbs

More Fiber

FAQ

Are Chicken Nuggets healthy?

Chicken Nuggets are rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

What are the macros in Chicken Nuggets?

100g of Chicken Nuggets contain 307 kcal, 15.9g protein, 14.9g carbohydrates and 20.4g fat (of which 3.57g saturated), and 0.9g fiber.

What NOVA processing level are Chicken Nuggets?

Chicken Nuggets are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.