
Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) nutrition facts
Per 5 pieces ยท 75 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g20% of calories
- Carbs11g18% of calories
- Fat17g62% of calories
- โ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) (5 pieces, 75 g) has 245 calories, with 12 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), niacin (28% DV) and phosphorus (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein25%
- Niacin28%
- Phosphorus29%
- Selenium34%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B615%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Pantothenic acid14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 5 pieces (75 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 6 ฮผg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 ฮผg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 203 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19 ฮผg | 34% |
Full breakdown ยท 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | โ |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | โ |
| Arginine | 1 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Fructose | 0 g | โ |
| Galactose | 0 g | โ |
| Glucose | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Lactose | 0 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.5 g | โ |
| Serine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Sucrose | 0 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 7 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Valine | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 245 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken nuggets (Wendy's)?
One serving of Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) (5 pieces) has 245 calories, which works out to 326 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken nuggets (Wendy's)?
531 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken nuggets (Wendy's)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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