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How Many Calories in School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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270
calories per 100g
238 calories per 5 pieces (88g)
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15.7gProtein
22.9gCarbs
12.9gFat
2.2gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)77 kcal4.5g
100g270 kcal15.7g
5 pieces238 kcal13.8g
grams
270kcal
15.7gprotein
22.9gcarbs
12.9gfat
2.2gfibre

A school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded contains 270 calories per 100g. A typical 5 pieces (88g) provides about 238 calories. School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded 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.

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (88g)
Calories270 kcal238 kcal
Protein15.7g13.8g
Carbohydrates22.9g20.2g
of which Sugars0.5g0.4g
Fat12.9g11.4g
of which Saturates2.8g2.5g
Fibre2.2g1.9g
Sodium511.0mg450mg
Potassium231.0mg203mg
Calcium32.0mg28mg
Iron2.0mg1.8mg
Vitamin C0.6mg0.5mg
Vitamin A16.0µg14µg
Selenium17.7µg16µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.2mg

% 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.

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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 school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 15.7g of protein per 100g, school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded 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 school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded per 100g?

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded contains 270 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded high in calories?

A 5 pieces of school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded (88g) has around 238 calories — roughly 12% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded good for weight loss?

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded is fairly calorie-dense at 270 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 5 pieces provides about 238 calories.

How much protein is in school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded?

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded contains 15.7g of protein per 100g.

Is school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded a good source of fibre?

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded is relatively low in fibre at 2.2g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded compare to cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments?

School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded has 270 calories per 100g, close to cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments at 270 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded for 20g of protein?

With 15.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 127g of school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other fast food closest to school lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
School Lunch, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded (this page)270 kcal15.7g22.9g12.9g
Cheeseburger; Single, Regular Patty, with Condiments270 kcal13.5g25.5g12.9g
Pizza, Meat and Vegetable Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen271 kcal12.6g28.8g11.8g
Pizza Chain, 14″ Pizza, Cheese Topping, Thick Crust271 kcal10.8g33.2g10.5g
Cheeseburger; Single, Large Patty; with Condiments269 kcal15.2g19.7g14.4g
Chicken Tenders271 kcal19.2g17.2g13.9g
Potatoes, Hash Browns, Round Pieces or Patty272 kcal2.6g28.9g17.0g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.