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How Many Calories in Chicken Tenders?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 77 kcal | 5.4g |
| 100g | 271 kcal | 19.2g |
A chicken tenders contains 271 calories per 100g. A typical 1 strip (30g) provides about 81 calories. Chicken Tenders is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Chicken Tenders Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (30g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 81 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2g | 5.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2g | 5.2g |
| of which Sugars | 0.4g | 0.1g |
| Fat | 13.9g | 4.2g |
| of which Saturates | 2.5g | 0.8g |
| Fibre | 1.2g | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 769.0mg | 231mg |
| Potassium | 373.0mg | 112mg |
| Calcium | 17.0mg | 5mg |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0µg | 1µg |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 5µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (38% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (18% DV)
- High in selenium (32% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in sodium (33% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 38% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 4% DV
- Fat: 18% DV
- Saturated fat: 12% DV
- Sodium: 33% DV
- Potassium: 8% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 4% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 32% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Does chicken tenders fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 19.2g of protein per 100g, chicken tenders clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in chicken tenders per 100g?
Chicken Tenders contains 271 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is chicken tenders high in calories?
A 1 strip of chicken tenders (30g) has around 81 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is chicken tenders good for weight loss?
Chicken Tenders is fairly calorie-dense at 271 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 strip provides about 81 calories.
How much protein is in chicken tenders?
Chicken Tenders contains 19.2g of protein per 100g.
Is chicken tenders a good source of fibre?
Chicken Tenders is relatively low in fibre at 1.2g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does chicken tenders compare to pizza, meat and vegetable topping, rising crust, frozen?
Chicken Tenders has 271 calories per 100g, close to pizza, meat and vegetable topping, rising crust, frozen at 271 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of chicken tenders for 20g of protein?
With 19.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 104g of chicken tenders to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other fast food closest to chicken tenders by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders (this page) | 271 kcal | 19.2g | 17.2g | 13.9g |
| Pizza, Meat and Vegetable Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen | 271 kcal | 12.6g | 28.8g | 11.8g |
| Pizza Chain, 14″ Pizza, Cheese Topping, Thick Crust | 271 kcal | 10.8g | 33.2g | 10.5g |
| Potatoes, Hash Browns, Round Pieces or Patty | 272 kcal | 2.6g | 28.9g | 17.0g |
| Cheeseburger; Single, Regular Patty, with Condiments | 270 kcal | 13.5g | 25.5g | 12.9g |
| Griddle Cake Sandwich, Egg, Cheese, and Bacon | 272 kcal | 12.0g | 26.2g | 13.2g |
| Cheeseburger; Double, Large Patty; with Condiments | 272 kcal | 17.0g | 14.4g | 16.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.