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Chicken Nuggets/Chicken Croquettes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Nuggets/Chicken Croquettes Recipe

Chicken Nuggets/Chicken Croquettes has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Niacin.

The food contains 13.3g 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. With 28.9 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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 17, for Chicken Nuggets/Chicken Croquettes, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol60.6 mcg
Vitamin C1.8 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D15.3 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.1 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.6 mcg10.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid8.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.59 mcg9.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium136.5 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium27.6 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus196.5 mg19.6%Top 30%High
Potassium201.8 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium292.8 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.4 mcg27.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.8 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.88 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17 g34%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.9 g13.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.9 g19.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 136

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.1 g 23.2%

Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 180.6 mg 60.2%

Sodium 497.8 mg 20.7%

Total Carbohydrates 13.3 g 4.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 28.9 g 57.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 23.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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