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Nutritional Profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fast Foods) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
In food category: Fast Foods
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 14.9 g | 4.2 g | 315 | 1345 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 900 mg | 255.1 mg | 44 | 250 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 387 | 1668 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7.7 g | 2.2 g | 54 | 555 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.5 g | 1.8 g | 27 | 455 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.6 g | 1 g | 345 | 1101 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 20.4 g | 5.8 g | 33 | 436 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 161 | 457 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 183 | 524 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 106 | 392 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 223 | 705 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 422 | 1108 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.3 g | 657.7 mg | 241 | 905 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 211 | 698 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 31 | 207 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.3 g | 2.1 g | 51 | 576 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 296 mg | 83.9 mg | 160 | 687 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 30 | 341 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 40 | 419 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 16 | 192 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 22 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 43 | 243 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 6 g | 1.7 g | 24 | 433 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 419 mg | 118.8 mg | 86 | 538 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 39 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.9 g | 4.5 g | 116 | 442 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 131 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 66 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 104 | 381 |
| Folic Acid | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 63 | 260 |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 58 | 582 |
| Riboflavin | 204 µg | 57.8 µg | 155 | 607 |
| Thiamin | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 282 | 792 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 137 | 697 |
| Vitamin B6 | 148 µg | 42 µg | 188 | 833 |
| Vitamin C | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 96 | 617 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.1 mg | 317.5 µg | 80 | 531 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 144 | 1033 |
| Phylloquinone | 7 µg | 2 µg | 127 | 852 |
| Retinol | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 111 | 476 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 115 | 708 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 19 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 252 | 540 |
| Copper, Cu | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 149 | 798 |
| Iron, Fe | 830 µg | 235.3 µg | 212 | 839 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 34 | 323 |
| Phosphorus, P | 272 mg | 77.1 mg | 56 | 392 |
| Potassium, K | 251 mg | 71.2 mg | 113 | 647 |
| Selenium, Se | 17.2 µg | 4.9 µg | 147 | 519 |
| Sodium, Na | 594 mg | 168.4 mg | 190 | 555 |
| Zinc, Zn | 590 µg | 167.3 µg | 258 | 861 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 87 | 326 |
| Choline | 40.7 mg | 11.5 mg | 172 | 749 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 46.5 g | 13.2 g | 298 | 1706 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 307 kcal | 87 kcal | 57 | 381 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Chicken Nuggets (From Fast Food)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nugget | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Chicken Bite | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Cup | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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| Chicken Nuggets | No of Nutrients |
(From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 55 |
(Whole Grain Breaded, School Lunch) | 62 |
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