Chicken fingers nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fast foods, chicken tenders
Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken fingers
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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 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 81 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 5 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)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 271 | |
| Calories in 1 strip | 81 | 30 g |
| Calories in 1 serving | 499 | 184 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:
9.9IU of 5,000IU
0.2%
Vitamin E :
2.9mg of 15mg
19%
Vitamin D:
0.18µg of 10µg
1.8%
Vitamin C:
0.99mg of 90mg
1.1%
Vitamin B1:
0.1mg of 1mg
8.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.16mg of 1mg
12%
Vitamin B3:
7.4mg of 16mg
46%
Vitamin B5:
1.1mg of 5mg
22%
Vitamin B6:
0.38mg of 1mg
29%
Folate:
17µg of 400µg
4.3%
Vitamin B12:
0.14µg of 2µg
6%
Choline:
39mg of 550mg
7.2%
Vitamin K:
7.2µg of 120µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.06 µg
TOP 53%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 12%
5.8 g of 50 g
5.8 g (12% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 6%
4.2 g of 65 g
4.2 g (6% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.2 g of 300 g
5.2 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
14 g of 2,000 g
14 g (1% of DV )
Other:
0.9 g
0.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
200mg of 280mg
71%
Threonine:
723mg of 1,050mg
69%
Isoleucine:
761mg of 1,400mg
54%
Leucine:
1398mg of 2,730mg
51%
Lysine:
1454mg of 2,100mg
69%
Methionine:
466mg of 1,050mg
44%
Phenylalanine:
1293mg of 1,750mg
74%
Valine:
817mg of 1,820mg
45%
Histidine:
590mg of 700mg
84%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.7 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
5.1 g
Sucrose:
0.12 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Chicken fingers
Sugar:
0.12 g
Fiber:
0.36 g
Other:
4.7 g
All nutrients for Chicken fingers per selected serving size (1 strip - 30g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% | 34% |
5.8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 5.8g | 14% | 27% |
6.8 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 4.2g | 6% | 25% |
2.4 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.33mg | 0% | 40% |
48.2 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 4.8g | N/A | 36% |
3.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 5.2g | 2% | 38% |
1.6 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% | 37% |
7.8 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.06µg | 1% | 53% |
11 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 8.4mg | 2% | 35% |
5 times less than Almond
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| Calcium | 5.1mg | 1% | 59% |
7.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 112mg | 3% | 21% |
2.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.22mg | 3% | 69% |
3.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | 72% |
22.4 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0.36g | 1% | 47% |
2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 2% | 70% |
2.1 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 2% | 61% |
8.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 5.1g | 2% | 92% |
1.1 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 85mg | 12% | 18% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 231mg | 10% | 10% |
1.6 times more than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 3.3IU | 0% | 63% |
1518.7 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0.9µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.95mg | 6% | 38% |
2.2 times more than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | 49% | |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 3% | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | 46% |
2.4 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | 51% |
1.4 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 15% | 15% |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | 31% |
1.1 times more than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | 29% |
3.6 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 2% | 60% |
4.4 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | 51% |
12.7 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 5.7µg | 1% | 49% |
3.2 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 66% |
286.3 times less than Margarine
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| Choline | 13mg | 2% | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 4% | 42% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.4g | N/A | 32% |
2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.7g | N/A | 16% |
8.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 61% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.47mg | 0% | 64% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.48mg | 0% | 64% |
3.6 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | 64% |
5.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.43mg | 0% | 42% |
2.2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 0.27mg | 0% | 67% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | 62% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| 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 | 0.06g | 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 | 0g | N/A | 84% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 80% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.6g | N/A | 81% |
2.3 times less than Almond
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 81
% Daily Value*
6.4%
Total Fat
4.2g
3.4%
Saturated Fat 0.75g
0
Trans Fat
0g
4.8%
Cholesterol 14mg
10%
Sodium 231mg
1.7%
Total Carbohydrate
5.2g
1.4%
Dietary Fiber
0.36g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5.8g
Vitamin D
2.1mcg
0.35%
Calcium
5.1mg
0.51%
Iron
0.22mg
2.7%
Potassium
112mg
3.3%
*
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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