Chicken nuggets (Wendy's)

Chicken nuggets (Wendy's) nutrition facts

Per 5 pieces ยท 75 g

Calories
245
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    11g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    62% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ 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.

Per 100 g
326cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5g
Net carbs
10g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Niacin28%
  • Phosphorus29%
  • Selenium34%

Good source of

10โ€“19% 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

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin K6 ฮผg
5%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
7%
Niacin5 mg
28%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
15%
Vitamin B120.2 ฮผg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium8 mg
1%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium188 mg
4%
Magnesium17 mg
4%
Phosphorus203 mg
29%
Zinc0.5 mg
4%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0.1 mg
6%
Selenium19 ฮผg
34%
Full breakdown ยท 32 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 gโ€”
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)1 gโ€”
Arginine1 gโ€”
Aspartic acid1 gโ€”
Cystine0.1 gโ€”
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 gโ€”
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 gโ€”
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 gโ€”
Fructose0 gโ€”
Galactose0 gโ€”
Glucose0 gโ€”
Glutamic acid2 gโ€”
Glycine0.5 gโ€”
Histidine0.4 gโ€”
Isoleucine0.5 gโ€”
Lactose0 gโ€”
Leucine1 gโ€”
Lysine1 gโ€”
Maltose0.1 gโ€”
Methionine0.3 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats5 gโ€”
Phenylalanine0.4 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats8 gโ€”
Proline0.5 gโ€”
Serine0.4 gโ€”
Sucrose0 gโ€”
Threonine0.5 gโ€”
Total omega 31 gโ€”
Total omega 67 gโ€”
Tryptophan0.1 gโ€”
Tyrosine0.3 gโ€”
Valine1 gโ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 245 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming 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 20โ€“50 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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