Saltie Public Food Database

Chicken Nuggets

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UPC Code 020272600296
Data Source USDA

Nutrition Facts

Package Weight 5 POUNDS
Serving Sizes 6 pieces (119g)
pieces
Calories 280
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 580mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 35.9g 72%
Daily Value % is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Calories per Macronutrient

The macronutrient calorie distribution in 6 pieces of Chicken Nuggets are 16% in carbs, 44% in fat, and 39% in protein.

carbs: 16%
fat: 44%
protein: 39%

Carbs to Weight Ratio

The carbs to weight ratio of Chicken Nuggets is 13%.

This ratio can give you a sense of if this food is higher in carbs or lower in carbs than other foods by weight. Eating foods high in carbs can cause your blood glucose to spike faster than if the food or meal you're eating also contains protein or fat.

Estimated Water to Weight Ratio

The water to weight ratio of Chicken Nuggets is estimated to be 42%.

This ratio can estimate how much water this food contains relative to other foods. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, flush out waste products, and protect our organs and tissue. Eating foods high in water can help you stay hydrated.

Listed Ingredients

White Boneless Chicken, Water, Marinade (Rice Starch, Pea Starch, Lemon Juice Solids, Salt, Natural Flavor), Salt, Chicken Flavor (Wheat Starch, Yeast Extract, Salt, Natural Flavoring), Batter And Breaded With: Water, Bleached Enriched Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid),yellow Corn Flour, Bleached Wheat Flour Modified Food Starch, Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate), Spices, Wheat Starch, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Breading Set In Vegetable Oil.

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