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Calories & Macros in Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)

Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) has 298 kcal per 100 g, with 13.4 g of protein, 17.9 g of carbs and 19.2 g of fat.

Calories
298kcal
per 100 g
Protein
per 100 g
Carbs
17.9g
per 100 g
Fat
19.2g
per 100 g
Calories in Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) from protein, carbs and fat
Calories in Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) from protein, carbs and fat: Protein 18%, Carbs 24%, Fat 58%
  • Protein 18% · 13.4 g
  • Carbs 24% · 17.9 g
  • Fat 58% · 19.2 g

Calories in any amount of Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)

Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 100 g. Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.

Calories
Protein
13.4g
Carbs
17.9g
Fat
19.2g
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) calories and macros by weight
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28.3 g)84 kcal3.8 g5.1 g5.5 g
50 g149 kcal6.7 g8.9 g9.6 g
100 g298 kcal13.4 g17.9 g19.2 g
150 g447 kcal20 g26.8 g28.8 g
200 g596 kcal26.7 g35.8 g38.5 g
250 g745 kcal33.4 g44.7 g48.1 g
300 g894 kcal40.1 g53.6 g57.7 g
500 g1,490 kcal66.8 g89.4 g96.2 g
1 lb (454 g)1,352 kcal60.6 g81.1 g87.2 g
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) calories and macros per portion (USDA household measures)
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 nugget: 16 g48 kcal2.1 g2.9 g3.1 g
1 cup: 140 g417 kcal18.7 g25 g26.9 g

Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) nutrition facts per 100 g

Nutrients in 100 g of Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)
NutrientPer 100 g% Daily Value
Calories298 kcal–
Protein13.4 g27%
Total fat19.2 g25%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Monounsaturated fat6.14 g–
Polyunsaturated fat7.57 g–
Cholesterol36 mg12%
Total carbohydrate17.9 g7%
Dietary fiber1.8 g6%
Total sugars0.8 g–
Sodium600 mg26%
Potassium229 mg5%
Calcium52 mg4%
Iron1.06 mg6%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Phosphorus183 mg15%
Zinc0.87 mg8%
Vitamin A (RAE)18 µg2%
Vitamin C0.4 mg<1%
Vitamin D0.3 µg2%
Vitamin E2.13 mg14%
Vitamin K11.1 µg9%
Vitamin B60.23 mg14%
Vitamin B120.24 µg10%
Folate (DFE)37 µg9%
Thiamin (B1)0.09 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.16 mg13%
Niacin (B3)3.64 mg23%
Caffeine0 mg–
Alcohol0 g–
Water47.1 g–

% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.

How Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) fits common diet targets

Net carbs
16.1g
per 100 g
Protein per 100 kcal
Energy density
2.98kcal/g
medium
  • Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 17.9 g − 1.8 g = 16.1 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
  • Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) gives 4.5 g.
  • Energy density is calories per gram. At 2.98 kcal/g, Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.

Logging Chicken Nuggets (Frozen): what to know

These are nuggets from frozen, with the breading included, so they are not the same entry as plain chicken. Fat is 19.2 g and sodium 600 mg in every 100 g, against 3.6 g of fat in roasted chicken breast. One nugget is light, and a box holds many, so count them and multiply.

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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.

USDA describes this food as “Chicken nuggets, from frozen” (FoodData Central FNDDS (Survey Foods) 2024-10-31). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706096, retrieved . How we calculate.