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Breaded chicken nuggets Calories

Crispy breaded coating, chicken meat, protein source

CALORIES

270kcal

60medium

POTASSIUM

230mg

FIBER

1.5g

Breaded chicken nuggets Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

270

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

18g

· 28%

Protein

15.5g

· 24%

Fat

14g

· 48%

Fiber

1.5g

Breaded chicken nuggets Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.1mg · 26% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

0.23mg · 14% DV

0.13mg · 10% DV

Minerals

Sodium

520mg · 23% DV

Phosphorus

160mg · 23% DV

Selenium

10µg · 18% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Breaded chicken nuggets Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Breaded chicken nuggets Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Breaded chicken nuggets Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Breaded chicken nuggets Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Breaded chicken nuggets Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.7g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 17.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (17.1:1).

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Breaded chicken nuggets — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in breaded chicken nuggets?

Breaded chicken nuggets provide 270 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also contains 15.5 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates, and 14 g of fat.

Are breaded chicken nuggets high glycemic?

Breaded chicken nuggets have a glycemic index of 60, which is generally considered moderate. They contain 18 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.