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WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.3 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Niacin | 6.0 MG | 38% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 8 UG | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 271 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 250 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 708 MG | 31% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.6 MG | 6% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 8% | |
| Selenium, Se | 25 UG | 45% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 16.5g per 100g.
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (31% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (45% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (38% DV).
About WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Chicken Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of processed chicken meat encased in a seasoned breading and deep-fried. Fat runs high, carbs come from the coating, and protein is moderate but comes packaged with significant sodium. No meaningful fiber. They eat well enough, especially with dipping sauces, but nutritionally they're closer to a fried snack than a protein-forward meal.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets include Selenium, Se (45% DV) , Niacin (38% DV) , Sodium, Na (31% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 326 calories per 100 grams, WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets gets 20% of its calories from protein, 18% from carbohydrates, and 62% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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