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Fried Chicken Tenders Calories

Crispy outside, tender inside; high in protein and fat

CALORIES

260kcal

65medium

POTASSIUM

260mg

FIBER

1.2g

Fried Chicken Tenders Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

260

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

15g

· 24%

Protein

18g

· 29%

Fat

13g

· 47%

Fiber

1.2g

Fried Chicken Tenders Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.5mg · 28% DV

0.38mg · 22% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

Biotin

4.2µg · 14% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Sodium

480mg · 21% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Fried Chicken Tenders Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

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

Is Fried Chicken Tenders 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 Fried Chicken Tenders 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 Fried Chicken Tenders Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Fried Chicken Tenders Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 17.1:1

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

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Fried Chicken Tenders — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in fried chicken tenders?

Fried chicken tenders provide 260 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also contains 18 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates, and 13 g of fat.

Are fried chicken tenders high glycemic?

Fried chicken tenders have a glycemic index of 65, which is in the medium range. They contain 15 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.