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.
Calories from Protein | 46% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 116.7 IU | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 28.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 14.4 IU | 3.6% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 7.8 mg | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.56 mg | 27.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 33.9 mcg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 19.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.56 mcg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 31.7 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 25.6 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 187.8 mg | 18.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 294.4 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 110.7 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.56 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 30 mcg | 42.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.44 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 16.9 g | 33.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.6 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 1.1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 7.3 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 13 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 12.5 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 3 g | Carbs 23.8 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 401
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 3.7 g | Fat 35.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 44 g | Fat 18.2 g