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Nutritional Profile of Chicken Nuggets - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 52 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chicken Nuggets.
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 five 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
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Poultry Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chicken Nuggets
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
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
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
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
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
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
In food category: Poultry Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 5 | 1202 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 6 | 244 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 880 mg | 249.5 mg | 17 | 1588 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 148 | 816 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.8 g | 1.9 g | 19 | 429 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.6 g | 1 g | 149 | 1106 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 17.9 g | 5.1 g | 72 | 489 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 17 | 456 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 38 | 529 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 17 | 400 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 61 | 704 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 117 | 1099 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.8 g | 781.3 mg | 128 | 814 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 622 mg | 176.3 mg | 208 | 1070 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 12 | 205 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 120 | 854 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 446 mg | 126.4 mg | 201 | 537 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 62 | 390 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 41 | 419 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 32 | 193 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 17 | 334 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 139 | 252 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 20 | 410 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 432 mg | 122.5 mg | 31 | 525 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 12 | 163 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 3.9 g | 260 | 505 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 58 | 450 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 42 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 51 | 389 |
| Niacin | 7.5 mg | 2.1 mg | 140 | 396 |
| Riboflavin | 61 µg | 17.3 µg | 261 | 750 |
| Thiamin | 112 µg | 31.8 µg | 93 | 772 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 165 | 706 |
| Vitamin B6 | 349 µg | 98.9 µg | 236 | 632 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.3 mg | 371.4 µg | 17 | 512 |
| Phylloquinone | 11.1 µg | 3.1 µg | 9 | 811 |
| Retinol | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 86 | 463 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 88 | 695 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 10 | 160 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 34 | 524 |
| Copper, Cu | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 121 | 769 |
| Iron, Fe | 1 mg | 286.3 µg | 165 | 820 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 14 | 319 |
| Phosphorus, P | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 90 | 468 |
| Potassium, K | 248 mg | 70.3 mg | 102 | 650 |
| Selenium, Se | 18.9 µg | 5.4 µg | 192 | 502 |
| Sodium, Na | 622 mg | 176.3 mg | 23 | 527 |
| Zinc, Zn | 770 µg | 218.3 µg | 270 | 838 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 136 | 345 |
| Choline | 35.4 mg | 10 mg | 290 | 802 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 47.9 g | 13.6 g | 306 | 1671 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 289 kcal | 81.9 kcal | 53 | 399 |
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- No antibiotics or added growth hormones (there are no hormones approved for use in the production of poultry)
- No animal by-products in feed
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| Chicken Nuggets | No of Nutrients |
(From Other Sources) | 57 |
(From Restaurant) | 55 |
(From School Lunch) | 54 |
(Made From Frozen) | 55 |
(Not Further Specified) | 55 |
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