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Chicken tenders nutrition facts
A typical portion of chicken tenders (1 strip; 30 g, fast foods) has 80 calories and 6g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 240 calories (breaded, frozen, prepared) to 271 (fast foods).
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Fast foods, chicken tenders, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 19.2g
- more than 71% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 271
- more than 68% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 769mg
- more than 91% of reference foods
1 strip weighs 30 g in USDA's record for Fast foods, chicken tenders (FDC 173321).
Where the calories come from: 25% carbohydrate, 46% fat and 28% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Niacin2.5 mg in 1 strip (30 g), 15% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 173321), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of chicken tenders USDA describes
Fast foods has the most calories per 100 g (271); the fewest: Breaded, frozen, prepared (240)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, chicken tenders | 271 | 19.2 g | 14 g | 769 mg |
| Chicken tenders, breaded, frozen, prepared | 240 | 14.6 g | 13.6 g | 527 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (131)
The portion is 1 strip (30 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (21)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.77 g | 19.2 g | 12% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.18 g | 13.9 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.17 g | 17.3 g | 2% |
| Ash | 0.88 g | 2.92 g | |
| Energy | 81.3 kcal | 271 kcal | |
| Starch | 5.11 g | 17.0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.12 g | 0.40 g | |
| Glucose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 14.0 g | 46.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.12 g | 0.40 g | |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.36 g | 1.20 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 14.4 mg | 48.0 mg | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.016 g | 0.052 g | |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.75 g | 2.49 g | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.45 g | 4.83 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.73 g | 5.78 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5.10 mg | 17.0 mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.22 mg | 0.73 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.40 mg | 28.0 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P | 84.6 mg | 282 mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K | 112 mg | 373 mg | 2% |
| Sodium, Na | 231 mg | 769 mg | 10% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.21 mg | 0.71 mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.021 mg | 0.069 mg | 2% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.068 mg | 0.23 mg | 3% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.25 µg | 17.5 µg | 10% |
Vitamins (32)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0.60 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.90 µg | 3.00 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0.60 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.95 mg | 3.17 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.060 µg | 0.20 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.060 µg | 0.20 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 24.9 µg | 83.0 µg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.039 mg | 0.13 mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.68 mg | 5.61 mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.15 mg | 0.51 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.042 mg | 0.14 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.048 mg | 0.16 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.015 mg | 0.050 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.33 mg | 1.10 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.033 mg | 0.11 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.054 mg | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 2.47 mg | 8.22 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.37 mg | 1.24 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg | 0.43 mg | 8% |
| Folate, total | 5.70 µg | 19.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.048 µg | 0.16 µg | 2% |
| Choline, total | 13.1 mg | 43.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.40 µg | 8.00 µg | 2% |
| Folic acid | 1.80 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Folate, food | 3.90 µg | 13.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 6.90 µg | 23.0 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.067 g | 0.22 g | |
| Threonine | 0.24 g | 0.80 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.25 g | 0.84 g | |
| Leucine | 0.47 g | 1.55 g | |
| Lysine | 0.48 g | 1.62 g | |
| Methionine | 0.16 g | 0.52 g | |
| Cystine | 0.085 g | 0.28 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.43 g | 1.44 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 g | 0.54 g | |
| Valine | 0.27 g | 0.91 g | |
| Arginine | 0.36 g | 1.22 g | |
| Histidine | 0.20 g | 0.66 g | |
| Alanine | 0.30 g | 1.01 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.48 g | 1.62 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.96 g | 3.19 g | |
| Glycine | 0.25 g | 0.84 g | |
| Proline | 0.48 g | 1.59 g | |
| Serine | 0.24 g | 0.79 g |
Fatty acids (42)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0012 g | 0.0040 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00030 g | 0.0010 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0078 g | 0.026 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.53 g | 1.77 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.12 g | 0.41 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.023 g | 0.076 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.40 g | 4.66 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.65 g | 5.49 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.068 g | 0.23 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.012 g | 0.040 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00060 g | 0.0020 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.035 g | 0.12 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00030 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.015 g | 0.049 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.032 g | 0.11 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0027 g | 0.0090 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00090 g | 0.0030 g | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00090 g | 0.0030 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0033 g | 0.011 g | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.022 g | 0.072 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.0045 g | 0.015 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.011 g | 0.037 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.0027 g | 0.0090 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00090 g | 0.0030 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0021 g | 0.0070 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.015 g | 0.049 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.39 g | 4.64 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.63 g | 5.44 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.0027 g | 0.0090 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0045 g | 0.015 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0018 g | 0.0060 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0024 g | 0.0080 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.0045 g | 0.015 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.011 g | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173321: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in chicken tenders?
80 in 1 strip (30 g) of fast foods; 240 to 271 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in chicken tenders?
6g in 1 strip; 19.2 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in chicken tenders?
230mg in 1 strip; 769 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov