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Wendy's Chicken Nuggets

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets

Fast Foods

Both protein (16.5g) and fat (22.6g) are substantial, making Wendy's Chicken Nuggets a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Wendy's Chicken Nuggets packs 326 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 708mg per 100g (31% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Wendy's Chicken Nuggets delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories326KCAL
Protein16.5G
Fat22.6G
Carbs14.3G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

327kcal
  • Protein20%16.5 g
  • Fat62%22.6 g
  • Carbs18%14.3 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water44.1G
Energy326KCAL
Protein16.5G
Total lipid (fat)22.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference14.3G
Total Sugars0.08G
Cholesterol50.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid1.3MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin0.12MG
Niacin6.0MG
Vitamin B-60.25MG
Vitamin B-120.33UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)8.0UG
Calcium, Ca11.0MG
Iron, Fe0.62MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P271MG
Potassium, K250MG
Sodium, Na708MG
Zinc, Zn0.61MG
Copper, Cu0.06MG
Manganese, Mn0.19MG
Selenium, Se25.0UG
Energy1364kJ
Ash2.5G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0G
Fructose0G
Lactose0G
Maltose0.08G
Galactose0G
Pantothenic acid0.91MG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)17.1UG
Fatty acids, total saturated4.8G
SFA 4:00.003G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.03G
SFA 10:00.01G
SFA 12:00.006G
SFA 14:00.07G
SFA 15:00.009G
SFA 16:03.4G
SFA 17:00.02G
SFA 18:01.1G
SFA 20:00.06G
SFA 22:00.05G
SFA 24:00.02G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.1G
MUFA 14:10.01G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.36G
MUFA 16:1 c0.36G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:15.6G
MUFA 18:1 c5.6G
MUFA 20:10.10G
MUFA 22:10.004G
MUFA 22:1 c0.004G
MUFA 24:1 c0.006G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated10.1G
PUFA 18:29.2G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c9.0G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.03G
PUFA 18:30.81G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.77G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.04G
PUFA 18:40.002G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.02G
PUFA 20:30.02G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.02G
PUFA 20:40.06G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.002G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.006G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.003G
Fatty acids, total trans0.16G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.05G
TFA 16:1 t0.002G
TFA 18:1 t0.04G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.11G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.11G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
pieces (68g)22211.2g15.3g9.7g
pieces (142g)46323.4g32g20.3g

Scaled from Wendy's Chicken Nuggets's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Wendy's Chicken Nuggets is a excellent source of Protein (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Wendy's Chicken Nuggets is a excellent source of Sodium (31% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 708mg of sodium per 100g, Wendy's Chicken Nuggets should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories326
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.6G29%
Cholesterol 50.0MG17%
Sodium 708MG31%
Total Carbohydrate 14.3G5%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0.08G
Protein 16.5G33%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 11.0MG1%
Iron 0.62MG3%
Potassium 250MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170725.

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