Perdue Breaded Chicken Nuggets are breaded nugget-shaped patties made from boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, coated in a crispy breading.
The nutrition facts reveal that each serving provides 150 calories, 6 grams of fat (with only 1.5 grams being saturated), and 8.97 grams of protein. The low calorie and fat content suggest it could be a lighter option compared to other fried items, but the presence of added sugars and processed ingredients raises concerns about overall nutritional value.
This product appears to fall into the ultra-processed category due to its reliance on refined flours like rice flour and yellow corn flour, as well as additives such as brown sugar, raisin juice concentrate, and soybean oil, which contribute to its shelf life and texture. The inclusion of artificial flavor and color substitutes like celery seed extract also points toward extensive processing.
While the product may seem like a relatively healthier alternative to other fried options, it is not inherently nutritious due to its high sodium content (380 mg) and added sugars. A healthier alternative would be fresh or grilled chicken tenders without breading or added sugars.
There are 150 calories in a serving of Perdue Breaded Chicken Nuggets Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties. Most of those calories come from fat (37%) and carbohydrates (38%).
| Serving Size | 76g | |
| Calories | 150 | |
| Calories From Fat | 54 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.988g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 8.97g | 18% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 2
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 4
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4
A serving of Perdue Breaded Chicken Nuggets Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties contains 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 4 PointsPlus and 2 SmartPoints.
Perdue Breaded Chicken Nuggets Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties contains the following ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, rice flour, yellow corn flour, yellow corn meal. contains less than 2% of salt, corn starch, garlic powder, brown sugar,raisin juice concentrate, honey, yeast extract, onion powder, soybean oil, white pepper, spice, celery seed extract.