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Quinoa Chicken Nuggets⏱ 65 min total
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Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

Per 1 serving · 144 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
224
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    58% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.2g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    6.9g
    29% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Quinoa Chicken Nuggets (144 g) has 224 calories, with 31 g of protein, 7.2 g of carbohydrates and 6.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (58% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (24% DV) and niacin (69% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 45% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
156cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
14g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.7g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein63%
  • Riboflavin (B2)24%
  • Niacin69%
  • Vitamin B678%
  • Pantothenic acid40%
  • Choline25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine12%
  • Vitamin B1219%
  • Calcium11%
  • Iron15%
  • Potassium10%
  • Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol45%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 25 minCook 40 min
  1. 1

    Cook quinoa according package directions.

  2. 2

    Set oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking tray covered with baking paper and evenly spread out the cooked quinoa. Bake for around 20-25 minutes, checking often and stirring to avoid burning. Once quinoa is crispy, set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Increase the oven temperature to 390°F.

  4. 4

    Whisk the egg in a bowl together with the Parmesan. Prepare a separate plate with the quinoa. Dip the chicken chunks first in the egg mixture, then coat with the quinoa.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken nuggets on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A45 μg
5%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K0.4 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
24%
Niacin11 mg
69%
Vitamin B61 mg
78%
Folate (B9)36 μg
9%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
19%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
40%
Choline138 mg
25%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium112 mg
11%
Iron1 mg
15%
Potassium463 mg
10%
Magnesium58 mg
14%
Phosphorus370 mg
53%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium32 μg
59%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene6 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol45 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch6 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 224 calories

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

  • 43min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 19min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 32min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quinoa Chicken Nuggets?

One serving of Quinoa Chicken Nuggets (1 serving) has 224 calories, which works out to 156 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Quinoa Chicken Nuggets high in protein?

Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 58% of its calories come from protein (14 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Quinoa Chicken Nuggets keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quinoa Chicken Nuggets?

197 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Quinoa Chicken Nuggets?

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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