Plain Chicken Nuggets, Breaded and Fried, Boneless Pieces
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.78 g | 17% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 44.9 g | 18% |
| Sugars | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.88 g | 10% |
| Protein | 50.94 g | 102% |
| Total Fat | 65.15 g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.41 g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.75 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.84 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.39 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 16 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.92 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.56 mcg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 1900.8 mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 803.2 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 35.2 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 76.8 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.66 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.89 mg | 17% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
2%
Vitamin D
3%
Vitamin E
24%
Vitamin K
19%
Vitamin B1
25%
Vitamin B2
50%
Vitamin B3
120%
Vitamin B5
76%
Vitamin B6
28%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
12%
Vitamin B12
44%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
3%
Iron
15%
Magnesium
18%
Phosphorus
70%
Potassium
17%
Sodium
83%
Zinc
17%
Copper
18%
Manganese
21%
Selenium
100%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
According to Harvard Health, chicken nuggets are classified as ultra-processed foods, which observational evidence suggests are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. These products are often high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, and may contain fillers and preservatives, contributing to concerns about their nutritional value and potential link to obesity, as noted by Cleveland Clinic.
1. Association of Processed Foods, Including Chicken Nuggets, With Shorter Life and Other Health News
Source: NCBI
Summary: Chicken nuggets, along with other processed foods like instant noodles and breakfast cereals, were associated with an earlier death in a report highlighted on this NCBI news aggregation page.
Read More: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/18737
2. Spotlight on Upfs: Nih Explores Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Heart Disease
Source: NHLBI, NIH, 2025
Summary: Chicken nuggets are cited as an example of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that the NIH and NHLBI are actively researching due to their increasing link to cardiovascular disease and other health problems, with mechanisms potentially involving calorie overconsumption and specific harmful components.
3. Enhancing the Quality and Lipid Stability of Chicken Nuggets Using Natural Antioxidants.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Chicken nuggets can have their quality and lipid stability enhanced through the use of natural antioxidants, which are increasingly preferred by consumers over synthetic options due to their perceived higher activity.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28595582/
4. Teens' Ultra-Processed Diet Puts Their Hearts at Risk
Source: American Heart Association, 2020
Summary: Chicken nuggets are identified as an example of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that contribute to nearly of adolescents' caloric intake, which is correlated with worse heart health and an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read More: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/11/24/teens-ultra-processed-diet-puts-their-hearts-at-risk
5. Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poor Heart Health - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2019
Summary: Chicken nuggets, categorized as ultra-processed foods alongside packaged snacks and sugary cereals, are suggested by two new studies to potentially increase people's proneness to heart disease and an early death.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-poor-heart-health
6. There’S Not Much Chicken in That Nugget
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Chicken nuggets, particularly those from fast-food chains, are often composed of fat, nerves, bones, and various fillers and preservatives, rather than primarily lean chicken, having been modified by food science into processed products high in salt, sugar, and fat.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/theres-not-much-lean-chicken-in-that-nugget
