Chicken Nuggets has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 29g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
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, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | ||
Potassium | 360 mg | 10.3% | ||
Sodium | 1420 mg | 59.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 29 g | 9.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 20 g | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12 g | 18.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Sodium 1420 mg 59.2%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 10% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 8 g | Carbs 59 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 36 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 17 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 28 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 13 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 24 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 410
Protein 28 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 560
Protein 36 g | Carbs 62 g | Fat 22 g