Blood Sugar Impact of Chicken Nuggets
This food has a moderate impact on blood sugar.
Key Nutrients
Per 79.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 79.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN (CHICKEN, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, SKIN), WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPPIKA AND TURMERIC, LEAVING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPAHTE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN OF TURMERIC, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🫧
Fat
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OIL*
|
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⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
|
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🌡️
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🍚
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
|
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🌿
Natural
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SALT
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🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Chicken Nuggets is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 20.9.
Chicken Nuggets has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 20.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chicken Nuggets contains 15.2g carbs, 0.0g sugars, 1.3g fiber, and 11.4g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Chicken Nuggets into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Chicken Nuggets compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category for alternatives.