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Chicken Nugget (Fried) Calories

Popular snack, contains protein and fat, fried

CALORIES

290kcal

GI

65medium

POTASSIUM

260mg

FIBER

1.5g

Chicken Nugget (Fried) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

290

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

18.5g

· 26%

Protein

15.5g

· 22%

Fat

16.5g

· 52%

Fiber

1.5g

Chicken Nugget (Fried) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B3

4.2mg · 26% DV

Biotin

5µg · 17% DV

B6

0.22mg · 13% DV

B5

0.6mg · 12% DV

Minerals

Sodium

600mg · 26% DV

Selenium

11µg · 20% DV

Phosphorus

140mg · 20% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Chicken Nugget (Fried) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

12
Medium

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

Is Chicken Nugget (Fried) 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 Chicken Nugget (Fried) 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 Chicken Nugget (Fried) 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

Chicken Nugget (Fried) Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 44:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (44:1).

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Chicken Nugget (Fried) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and macros are in fried chicken nuggets?

Per 100 g, fried chicken nuggets provide 290 calories. They contain 15.5 g protein, 18.5 g carbs, 16.5 g fat, and 1.5 g fiber.

Are fried chicken nuggets high glycemic, and are they suitable for omnivores?

This food has a glycemic index of 65, which indicates a moderate-to-higher glycemic impact. It is listed as suitable for omnivore and flexitarian diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.