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Chicken Nuggets 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Nuggets 8 Recipe

Chicken Nuggets 8 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 15.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Chicken Nuggets 8, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein46%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A116.7 IU2.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol28.3 mcg
Vitamin C1.1 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D14.4 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.8 mg38.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.56 mg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate33.9 mcg8.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid19.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.56 mcg9.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31.7 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus187.8 mg18.8%Top 30%High
Potassium294.4 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium110.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium30 mcg42.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.4 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.44 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.9 g33.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine1.1 mg
Leucine1.1 mg
Lysine1.7 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.1 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 Calories from Fat 82

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.2 g 14.2%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 168.5 mg 56.2%

Sodium 199.2 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 15.2 g 5.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 30.4 g 60.8%

Vitamin A 4.2% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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