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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Wendys Chicken Nuggets"
| Food Name: Wendys Chicken Nuggets | |
| Food Group: Fast Foods | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 326 | Total Fat (g): 23 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 14 |
| Net Carbs (g): 14 | Water (g): 44 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 5 | Cholesterol (mg): 50 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6138 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 10117 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 779 | Omega-6 (mg): 9312 |
| ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 765 | EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 2 |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 6 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 3 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 8 |
| Dihydrophylloquinone (mcg): 17 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 11 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 22 | Phosphorus (mg): 271 |
| Potassium (mg): 250 | Sodium (mg): 708 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 25 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 12 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Wendys Chicken Nuggets
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets'?
100 grams of 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 14g (around 5% of daily requirement),
Fat – 23g (around 29% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' provides around 326 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 16% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 16g protein, 14g carbs, and 23g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 25 mcg (45% DV),
Sodium (mg): 708 mg (31% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 271 mg (22% DV).
'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 11 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 250 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 22 mg (5% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Wendys Chicken Nuggets in significant amounts?
'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 mg (38% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 8 mcg (7% DV),
Dihydrophylloquinone (mcg): 17 mcg (14% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Wendys Chicken Nuggets' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 5 g (25% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 708 mg (31% of max recommended).