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Nutritional Profile of Chicken Nuggets (From School Lunch)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chicken Nuggets (From School Lunch).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (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 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
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 sky-high (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- 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 nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chicken Nuggets (From School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
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 School Lunch)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 22.9 g | 6.5 g | 2 | 1010 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.2 g | 623.7 mg | 2 | 230 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 490 mg | 138.9 mg | 26 | 1627 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.6 g | 1 g | 279 | 1208 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 79 | 696 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.8 g | 802.3 mg | 205 | 1243 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 12.9 g | 3.7 g | 136 | 648 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 18 | 457 |
| 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) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 62 | 705 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 127 | 1109 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.2 g | 620.9 mg | 185 | 941 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 494 mg | 140 mg | 273 | 1198 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 15 | 208 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.3 g | 921.4 mg | 239 | 1223 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 273 mg | 77.4 mg | 276 | 710 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 92 | 422 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 42 | 420 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 33 | 194 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 18 | 335 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 154 | 268 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 69 | 662 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 267 mg | 75.7 mg | 65 | 689 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 13 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 4.5 g | 248 | 448 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 48 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 41 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 45 | 381 |
| Folic Acid | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 16 | 260 |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 242 | 582 |
| Riboflavin | 204 µg | 57.8 µg | 152 | 607 |
| Thiamin | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 109 | 792 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 165 | 706 |
| Vitamin B6 | 309 µg | 87.6 µg | 261 | 672 |
| Vitamin C | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 53 | 617 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.2 mg | 348.7 µg | 24 | 520 |
| Phylloquinone | 10.4 µg | 2.9 µg | 13 | 818 |
| Retinol | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 88 | 465 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 90 | 697 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 10 | 160 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 26 | 515 |
| Copper, Cu | 74 µg | 21 µg | 127 | 775 |
| Iron, Fe | 2 mg | 564.2 µg | 90 | 722 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 16 | 323 |
| Phosphorus, P | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 103 | 481 |
| Potassium, K | 231 mg | 65.5 mg | 119 | 667 |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 µg | 5 µg | 203 | 514 |
| Sodium, Na | 511 mg | 144.9 mg | 70 | 638 |
| Zinc, Zn | 710 µg | 201.3 µg | 275 | 847 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 126 | 331 |
| Choline | 44.9 mg | 12.7 mg | 273 | 708 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 46.5 g | 13.2 g | 318 | 1706 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 270 kcal | 76.5 kcal | 68 | 418 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Chicken Nuggets (From School Lunch)
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 Cup | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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| Chicken Nuggets | No of Nutrients |
| 52 | |
(From Other Sources) | 57 |
(From Restaurant) | 55 |
(Made From Frozen) | 55 |
(Not Further Specified) | 55 |
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