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Salad topped with crispy chicken nuggets
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Salad with chicken nuggets (250 g) has 413 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.3 g of carbs, 23 g of protein, 22.8 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 105 µg of Vitamin K covers 88% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
413
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
25.3g
· 9% DV
Protein
23g
· 46% DV
Fat
22.8g
· 29% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 23% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 413 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.8 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
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 serving (medium) | 250 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 22 g | 36 kcal |
| 4 piece (whole) | 88 g | 145 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 6 piece (whole) | 132 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 280 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 578 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Salad with chicken nuggets is made by topping fresh salad vegetables with fully cooked nuggets. Toss lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or other vegetables with dressing, then add the nuggets just before serving so their coating stays crisp.
Honey mustard, ranch, or a simple lemon vinaigrette all work well with salad with chicken nuggets. For a crisp coating, dress the greens first and place the nuggets on top rather than tossing them into the sauced salad.
Yes, you can make salad with chicken nuggets using an air fryer. Cook the nuggets according to the package directions, turning or shaking them as instructed, and add them to the greens only when you are ready to eat.
Keep the nuggets crispy in salad with chicken nuggets by storing and serving them separately from the greens and dressing. Add them at the last moment, and avoid covering hot nuggets with wet vegetables, which can trap steam and soften the coating.
Salad with chicken nuggets can be a balanced meal when it includes plenty of vegetables, but the nuggets and dressing affect its overall nutritional quality. Baking or air-frying the nuggets and using dressing sparingly are practical ways to make it lighter.
Yes, salad with chicken nuggets can be meal-prepped if you pack its parts separately. Keep washed, dried vegetables, cooked nuggets, and dressing in separate containers in the refrigerator, then combine them shortly before eating for better texture.
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and shredded carrot are easy vegetables to use in salad with chicken nuggets. Corn, avocado, or sliced red onion can add variety; choose vegetables that hold their texture and dry them well after washing.
Yes, leftover chicken nuggets can go in salad with chicken nuggets if they were refrigerated promptly and kept cold. Reheat them until steaming hot for a warm topping, or use them cold if they have been safely chilled; add them just before serving.
Soup, crusty bread, or a baked potato pairs well with salad with chicken nuggets. If the salad is already a full meal, a lighter side such as fruit or extra vegetables keeps the meal from becoming overly heavy.
Yes, homemade nuggets work well in salad with chicken nuggets. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, coat and cook them fully, then let excess steam escape before topping the salad; this gives you control over the seasoning and coating.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
105µg · 88% DV
B3
8.5mg · 53% DV
B6
0.6mg · 35% DV
Biotin
10µg · 33% DV
Minerals
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
320mg · 46% DV
Sodium
900mg · 39% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
600mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 413 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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.
Salad with chicken nuggets combines crisp, breaded chicken pieces with fresh vegetables and usually leafy greens. It is a flexible, modern meal rather than a dish tied to one regional tradition: the vegetables and dressing can vary, and it is an easy way to turn nuggets into a more substantial plate.
It works for lunch or a casual dinner, served on its own or with bread; the crunchy coating contrasts with the cool, crisp salad. The nuggets add protein, while the vegetables contribute freshness and some fibre. There are 9.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, use dressing sparingly and bake the nuggets instead of frying them.
Medium
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 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.
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
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.