Chicken Tenders Nutrition Facts

Chicken Tenders, per 3 tenders, contains 216 calories, 12 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates, and 12 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

Good source of proteinLower calorie

22% protein   28% carbs   50% fat

  • Protein density. About 5.6 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Selenium (36% DV), Niacin (34% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV).
  • Best for. low-carb & keto plans.
  • Go easy if. no major watch-outs for a typical portion.

Nutrition Facts

Per 3 tenders

Calories216
Total fat12 g18%
Saturated fat3.5 g18%
Trans fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat2 g
Monounsaturated fat4.5 g
Cholesterol70 mg23%
Sodium650 mg28%
Total carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary fiber1.2 g5%
Total sugars1.5 g
Added sugars0.5 g
Protein12 g24%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A30 mcg
Vitamin C2 mg
Vitamin D0.2 mcg
Vitamin E0.9 mg
Vitamin K5 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin5.5 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Folate45 mcg
Vitamin B120.3 mcg
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium18 mg
Phosphorus210 mg
Potassium380 mg8%
Zinc1.1 mg
Selenium20 mcg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.1 mg

Dietary

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher
  • Halal

Allergens

Contains

eggwheatmilk

May contain

soytree nuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken breast tenderloin (skinless)150 g16531 g0 g3.6 g
All‑purpose wheat flour (coating)30 g1103 g23 g0.3 g
Egg (large, beaten)15 g232 g0.2 g1.6 g
Breadcrumb mixture (includes small amount of milk)20 g722 g12 g1 g
Oil absorbed during deep‑frying25 g2250 g0 g25 g

About chicken tenders

Chicken Tenders is breaded, fried strips of chicken breast. The breakdown above is generated on demand by the TastyAPI Nutrition API — the same call your app would make — and cached here. Values are estimates that vary with recipe, portion, and preparation.

Common questions

How many calories are in chicken tenders?

Chicken Tenders has about 216 calories per 3 tenders.

How much protein is in chicken tenders?

Chicken Tenders provides about 12 g of protein per 3 tenders.

Is chicken tenders healthy?

It can fit a balanced diet in moderation — the full breakdown above shows how it fits your goals.

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Generated live by the TastyAPI nutrition model and cached. Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary with recipe and portion.