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Chicken tenders calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken tenders contains 271 calories, with 19.2 g of protein, 17.3 g of carbohydrate and 14 g of fat. It provides 1.2 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 28% Carbs 25% Fat 47%
How chicken tenders compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders | 271 kcal | 19.2 g | 17.3 g | 14 g |
| Popeyes mild chicken strips | 271 kcal | 19.2 g | 19.3 g | 13 g |
| Kfc crispy chicken strips | 274 kcal | 20.3 g | 13.7 g | 15.4 g |
| Burger King double cheeseburger | 282 kcal | 16.8 g | 17.4 g | 16.1 g |
| Wendy's double stack with cheese | 285 kcal | 18.5 g | 15.4 g | 16.6 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken tenders
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken tenders
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 8.2 mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 17.5 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 282 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.2 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chicken tenders servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken tenders — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 strip (30 g) | 81.3 kcal | 5.8 g | 5.2 g | 4.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 271 kcal | 19 g | 17 g | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken tenders?
Chicken tenders has 271 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken tenders?
Chicken tenders contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken tenders a good source of protein?
Chicken tenders provides 19.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 28% of its calories come from protein.
Are these chicken tenders calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173321 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
