Energy
upper quarter307 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 271 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 262–298 kcal
Based on 13 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Chicken nuggets, fast food calories: 246 per 80 g
This exact USDA record reports 246 calories for 80 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Chicken nuggets, from fast food
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 80 g
- Calories
- 246 kcal
- Protein
- 12.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 11.9 g
- Total fat
- 16.3 g
- Fiber
- 0.7 g
- Sodium
- 475 mg
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Estimated for 80 g
246calories
Chicken nuggets, from fast food
- Protein
- 12.7 g
- Carbs
- 11.9 g
- Fat
- 16.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 246 calories for USDA reference amount at 80 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 307 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 12.7 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, and 475 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 49–430 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706093: “Chicken nuggets, from fast food.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706093, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 nugget” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 nuggetUSDA-listed household measure | 16 g | 49 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.1 g | 95 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 80 g | 246 kcal | 12.7 g | 0.7 g | 475 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 140 g | 430 kcal | 22.3 g | 1.3 g | 832 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders
The comparison set contains 13 exact records in the Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706093’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half15.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 15.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 14.8–17.8 g
Based on 13 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.9–1.7 g
Based on 13 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half594 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 594 mg
- Middle 50%
- 527–600 mg
Based on 13 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706093’s 80 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium475 mg
≈ 21% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.9 g
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Chicken nuggets, from fast food,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706094 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 nugget to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 16 g and 140 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 49 kcal to 430 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706094
At an equal 100 g, this record has calories than “Chicken nuggets, from restaurant.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “from fast food” fits. Inspect FDC 2706094 when “from restaurant” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Chicken nuggets, from fast food
- Exact source wording
- “Chicken nuggets, from fast food”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706093 · FNDDS 24198731
- Named qualifiers
- from fast food
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Chicken nuggets, from restaurant
- Exact source wording
- “Chicken nuggets, from restaurant”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706094 · FNDDS 24198732
- Named qualifiers
- from restaurant
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “from fast food”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordChicken nuggets, from fast food | 80 g246 kcal | 307 kcal | 15.9 g | 20.4 g | 0.9 g | 594 mg |
| Chicken nuggets, from restaurant | 80 g246 kcal | 307 kcal | 15.9 g | 20.4 g | 0.9 g | 594 mg |
| Chicken nuggets, from frozen | 80 g238 kcal | 298 kcal | 13.4 g | 19.2 g | 1.8 g | 600 mg |
| Chicken tenders or strips, breaded, from fast food | 100 g271 kcal | 271 kcal | 19.2 g | 14 g | 1.2 g | 769 mg |
| Chicken nuggets, from other sources | 80 g243 kcal | 304 kcal | 15.2 g | 20 g | 1.2 g | 596 mg |
| Chicken nuggets, from school lunch | 80 g216 kcal | 270 kcal | 15.7 g | 12.9 g | 2.2 g | 511 mg |
| Chicken patty, breaded | 75 g215 kcal | 287 kcal | 14.8 g | 19.6 g | 0.3 g | 532 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706093: its source amount is 80 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706093, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 nugget
49 kcal
16 g
1 chicken bite
49 kcal
16 g
1 cup
430 kcal
140 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706093, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
16.3 g≈ 21% Daily ValueSodium
475.2 mg≈ 21% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706093’s 80 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706093 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 12.7 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706093 at 80 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 475 mg sodium, about 21% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 80 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal 307 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 12.7 g 15.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 11.9 g 14.9 g | 4% 5% |
| Total fat | 16.3 g 20.4 g | 21% 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g 0.9 g | 3% 3% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 475.2 mg 594 mg | 21% 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g 3.6 g | 14% 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.2 g 7.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g 6.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg 55 mg | 15% 18% |
| Potassium | 200.8 mg 251 mg | 4% 5% |
| Calcium | 8.8 mg 11 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg 0.8 mg | 4% 5% |
| Magnesium | 19.2 mg 24 mg | 5% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg 0.6 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.2 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg 5 µg | 0% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 37.2 g 46.5 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706093, approximate percentages divide the displayed 80 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706093 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Chicken nuggets, from fast food” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plainUSDA ingredient 21229 · encyclopedia page available | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706093, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Chicken nuggets, from fast food
- USDA category
- Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders
- FDC ID
- 2706093
- FNDDS code
- 24198731
Closest inspectable record
Chicken nuggets, from restaurant
- USDA category
- Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders
- FDC ID
- 2706094
- FNDDS code
- 24198732
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 307 kcal | 307 kcal | Same listed value |
| Protein | 15.9 g | 15.9 g | Same listed value |
| Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 14.9 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 20.4 g | 20.4 g | Same listed value |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 594 mg | Same listed value |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations match
The USDA input rows shown on these profiles are identical. The nutrient or portion distinction therefore should not be attributed to a different named input.
Shared listed inputs: Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 80 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (140 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 80 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (140 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706093 with FDC 2706094 at equal mass; use their 80 g and 80 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706093 versus FDC 2706094 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full chicken patties, nuggets and tenders source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2706093 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Chicken nuggets, from fast food” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706093 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with restaurant formulation and serving size, portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method.
For “Chicken nuggets, from fast food,” resolve restaurant formulation and serving size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
restaurant formulation and serving size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 03
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706093 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 307 kcal per 100 g becomes 246 kcal at 80 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706093
FNDDS food code: 24198731
The scaling for FDC 2706093 can be exact while the match to “Chicken nuggets, from fast food” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 80 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.