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Chicken nuggets in a long bun with lettuce and sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (large) of Long Chicken Nugget Burger (180 g) has 459 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.2 g of carbs, 19.8 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 3.8 mg of B3 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (large) · 180 g
459
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
52.2g
· 19% DV
Protein
19.8g
· 40% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 18% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 459 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.23 g | |
| Sodium | 1026 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
A Long Chicken Nugget Burger has chicken nuggets, lettuce and sauce in a long bun. The nugget portion is a prepared, coated chicken product, so the finished burger is ultra-processed rather than a simple homemade chicken sandwich.
Yes, it contains chicken, but the nuggets are generally formed and coated rather than whole pieces of chicken breast. The exact meat and recipe can vary by restaurant or brand, so the name alone does not tell you the cut used.
Cook chicken nuggets in an oven or air fryer, then place them in a long bun with lettuce and sauce. For a lighter homemade version, bake or air-fry the nuggets instead of deep-frying them, and use a modest amount of sauce.
It is not the best choice as an everyday meal. The burger combines coated chicken nuggets, bread and sauce, and it is ultra-processed; having it occasionally alongside vegetables makes for a more balanced meal.
Remove the lettuce and sauce before reheating the Long Chicken Nugget Burger. Heat the nuggets separately, then warm the bun briefly and assemble everything again; reheating the whole burger together tends to wilt the lettuce and soften the bread.
A Long Chicken Nugget Burger can be kept covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Refrigerate it within two hours of serving; for the best texture, eat it sooner because the lettuce and bun can become soggy.
Yes, but freezing the assembled Long Chicken Nugget Burger is likely to leave the lettuce limp and the sauce watery. Freeze the nuggets separately from the bun and fresh toppings, then heat the nuggets thoroughly and assemble the burger after thawing.
A Long Chicken Burger typically has a larger breaded chicken fillet, while a Long Chicken Nugget Burger uses nugget-style chicken pieces. Recipes vary, but the nugget version usually has smaller pieces arranged inside the long bun.
A side salad, roasted vegetables or coleslaw goes well with a Long Chicken Nugget Burger. Fries are a familiar fast-food pairing, but choosing vegetables as the side adds freshness and makes the meal feel less heavy.
Yes, if it was refrigerated promptly and kept covered. Reheat the chicken until it is steaming hot, and replace the lettuce if it has wilted; discard the burger if it sat at room temperature for more than two hours.
Vitamins
B3
3.78mg · 24% DV
B5
0.9mg · 18% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1026mg · 45% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
162mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 459 calories in 1 piece (large) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Long Chicken Nugget Burger is a fast-food-style sandwich filled with breaded chicken nuggets, lettuce and sauce in a long bun. The nuggets bring a crisp coating and tender centre, while the sauce adds richness. It makes a convenient lunch or casual dinner, often served with fries and a soft drink; a side salad works well if you want something fresher alongside it.
The bun and coating provide much of the carbohydrate, while the chicken contributes protein; the sauce and frying add to the fat content. Per 100 g, it provides 255 calories and 11 g of protein. To make the meal lighter, ask for less sauce and pair it with salad rather than fries.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.