Chicken nuggets generally contain processed chicken that is breaded and either baked or fried. Though serving size varies among store brands and fast food restaurants, the nutrition content of common chicken nugget sources is roughly the same.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
The serving size for McDonald's chicken nuggets is 3.4 oz., or six pieces. Each serving contains 280 calories, 160 calories from fat. The total fat content per serving is 17 g and 3 g of saturated fat. McNuggets contain 40 mg of cholesterol, 600 mg of sodium, 16 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of protein per serving.
Burger King Chicken Tenders
The serving size of Burger King chicken tenders is five pieces. Each serving consists of 230 calories, 117 calories from fat. The total fat content per serving is 13 g and 2.5 g of saturated fat. Chicken tenders contain 35 mg of cholesterol, 380 mg of sodium, 16 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of protein per serving.
Wendy's Crispy Chicken Nuggets
The serving size for Wendy's crispy chicken nuggets is five pieces. Each serving contains 230 calories, 130 calories from fat. The total fat content is 14 g, 3 g of saturated fat. Crispy chicken nuggets contain 35 mg of cholesterol, 430 mg of sodium, 13 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of protein per serving.
Tyson Southern-Style Chicken Nuggets
The serving size for Tyson chicken nuggets is 84 g, or six pieces. Each serving contains 270 calories, 190 calories from fat. The total fat content is 21 g, 4.5 g of saturated fat. Southern-style chicken nuggets contain 45 mg of cholesterol, 570 mg of sodium, 11 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of protein per serving.
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