Chicken fingers nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fast foods, chicken tenders
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Chicken fingers
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 271 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI for chicken nuggets https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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46 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 14 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for chicken nuggets is 41 | 41 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 16 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 serving (184 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 11.1 (acidic) |
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 90% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 85% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 84% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 82% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 79% of foods
Chicken fingers calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of chicken fingers | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 271 | |
| Calories in 1 strip | 81 | 30 g |
| Calories in 1 serving | 499 | 184 g |
| Calories for different varieties of chicken fingers | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, chicken tenders (this food) | 271 | 100 g |
| Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain | 307 | 100 g |
Chicken fingers Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for chicken nuggets https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Chicken fingers Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9µg of 900µg
1%
Vitamin E:
9.5mg of 15mg
63%
Vitamin D:
0.6µg of 20µg
3%
Vitamin C:
3.3mg of 90mg
3.7%
Vitamin B1:
0.33mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B2:
0.54mg of 1mg
41%
Vitamin B3:
25mg of 16mg
154%
Vitamin B5:
3.7mg of 5mg
75%
Vitamin B6:
1.3mg of 1mg
98%
Folate:
57µg of 400µg
14%
Vitamin B12:
0.48µg of 2µg
20%
Choline:
131mg of 550mg
24%
Vitamin K:
24µg of 120µg
20%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 38%
19.2 g of 50 g
19.2 g (38% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 21%
14 g of 65 g
14 g (21% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
17.3 g of 300 g
17.3 g (6% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
46.6 g of 2,000 g
46.6 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.9 g
2.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
666mg of 280mg
238%
Threonine:
2409mg of 1,050mg
229%
Isoleucine:
2535mg of 1,400mg
181%
Leucine:
4659mg of 2,730mg
171%
Lysine:
4848mg of 2,100mg
231%
Methionine:
1554mg of 1,050mg
148%
Phenylalanine:
4311mg of 1,750mg
246%
Valine:
2724mg of 1,820mg
150%
Histidine:
1965mg of 700mg
281%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
2.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
4.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.8 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
17 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Chicken fingers
Sugar:
0.4 g
Fiber:
1.2 g
Other:
16 g
All nutrients for Chicken fingers per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% | 34% |
5.8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 19g | 46% | 27% |
6.8 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 14g | 21% | 25% |
2.4 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | 40% |
48.2 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 16g | N/A | 36% |
3.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 17g | 6% | 38% |
1.6 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | 37% |
7.8 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2% | 53% |
11 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | 35% |
5 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 17mg | 2% | 59% |
7.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 373mg | 11% | 21% |
2.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 9% | 69% |
3.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | 72% |
22.4 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | 47% |
2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 8% | 70% |
2.1 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 6% | 61% |
8.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 17g | 7% | 92% |
1.1 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 40% | 18% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 769mg | 33% | 10% |
1.6 times more than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 3.2mg | 21% | 38% |
2.2 times more than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | 49% | |
| Selenium | 18µg | 32% | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | 46% |
2.4 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | 51% |
1.4 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.2mg | 51% | 15% |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 25% | 31% |
1.1 times more than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.43mg | 33% | 29% |
3.6 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | 60% |
4.4 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | 51% |
12.7 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0.05g | N/A | 66% |
286.3 times less than Margarine
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| Folate | 19µg | 5% | 49% |
3.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 44mg | 8% | 67% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.5g | 12% | 42% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 4.8g | N/A | 32% |
2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.8g | N/A | 16% |
8.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | 61% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.8mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.85mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.6mg | 0% | 64% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.6mg | 0% | 64% |
3.6 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.52mg | 0% | 64% |
5.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.4mg | 0% | 42% |
2.2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | 67% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0% | 62% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 47% |
730 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | 82% |
43.3 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
56.7 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | 84% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 80% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.4g | N/A | 81% |
2.3 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
21%
Total Fat
14g
11%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
16%
Cholesterol 48mg
33%
Sodium 769mg
5.8%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
4.8%
Dietary Fiber
1.2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
19g
Vitamin D
7mcg
0.88%
Calcium
17mg
1.7%
Iron
0.73mg
9.1%
Potassium
373mg
11%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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