Chicken, Nuggets
Chicken, Nuggets belongs to the prepared foods category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 261 kcal with 14.4 g of protein, 15.4 g of fat, 16.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 29% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Chicken, Nuggets and Chicken, Thighs, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein22.1%14.4 g
- Fat53.4%15.4 g
- Carbs24.5%16.2 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 261 kcal | 13% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% |
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 8% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 16 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Chicken, Nuggets?
- A 100 g serving of Chicken, Nuggets has 261 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Chicken, Nuggets?
- Per 100 g there are 14.4 g of protein — about 29% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Chicken, Nuggets?
- Per 100 g there are 15.4 g of fat and 16.2 g of carbohydrate, including 0.7 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Chicken, Nuggets high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (29% DV).
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