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School lunch whole grain breaded chicken nuggets
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 270 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 2.8 g 14%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 511 mg 22%
- Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 16 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 10.4 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 6 mg 37%
- Vitamin B6 0.31 mg 18%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.24 µg 10%
- Choline 44.9 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 32 mg 2%
- Iron 2 mg 11%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 183 mg 15%
- Potassium 231 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.71 mg 6%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.29 mg 13%
- Selenium 17.7 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 | 16 g | 21 g | 13 g |
| 1 × pieces | 88 g | 238 | 14 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| 2 × pieces | 176 g | 475 | 28 g | 36 g | 23 g |
| ½ × pieces | 44 g | 119 | 6.9 g | 9.1 g | 5.7 g |
| 3 × pieces | 264 g | 713 | 41 g | 55 g | 34 g |
| 4 × pieces | 352 g | 950 | 55 g | 73 g | 45 g |
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Questions about School lunch whole grain breaded chicken nuggets
How many school lunch chicken nuggets is a typical portion?
A listed portion is 88 g. The number of nuggets depends on their size, so weighing a serving once gives you a useful guide.
How do you cook breaded chicken nuggets in an air fryer?
Arrange them in a single layer so hot air can reach all sides. Cook at 200 °C for about 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until piping hot in the centre; frozen nuggets may need longer.
How can you tell when chicken nuggets are safely cooked?
The centre should reach 75 °C and the coating should be crisp. If you do not have a food thermometer, cut the thickest nugget open and check that it is steaming hot throughout, with no pink chicken.
What goes well with whole grain breaded chicken nuggets?
Serve them with peas, sweetcorn or carrot sticks and a dip such as tomato ketchup or yoghurt sauce. They also work in a wrap with lettuce and sliced cucumber.
How should you store leftover chicken nuggets?
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in a covered container and eat them within two days. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout; freeze them if you will not use them in time.
Are whole grain breaded chicken nuggets higher in protein than a chicken patty?
The chicken patty has more protein: 17.6 g per 100 g, compared with 16 g in the nuggets. The nuggets have more carbohydrate, while the patty has 10.2 g per 100 g.
Do whole grain breaded chicken nuggets contain much salt?
They contain 511 mg of sodium per 100 g. Pair them with vegetables or fruit rather than adding salty sides such as crisps.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170795 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
