Calories in
fast foods, chicken tenders
271 kcal per 100 g Fast foods, chicken tenders contains 271 calories per 100 grams, or about 81 calories per strip. Per 100 g it provides 19.2 g protein, 17.3 g carbohydrate and 14.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 25% carbohydrate, 28% protein, 46% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 strip | 30.0 g | 81 | 5.8 g | 5.2 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 serving | 184.0 g | 499 | 35.4 g | 31.7 g | 25.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per strip
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per strip |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 271 kcal | 81 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Total fat | 14.0 g | 4.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 769.0 mg | 230.7 mg |
| Potassium | 373.0 mg | 111.9 mg |
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 48.0 mg | 14.4 mg |
| Water | 46.6 g | 14.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173321). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How fast foods, chicken tenders compares
Among the 79 fast foods items on this site, fast foods, chicken tenders ranks 44 of 79 by calorie density, against a category average of 266 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one strip (81 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 17 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in fast foods, chicken tenders?
Fast foods, chicken tenders contains 271 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 81 calories per strip. It also provides 19.2 g of protein, 17.3 g of carbohydrate and 14.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of fast foods, chicken tenders?
By calories, fast foods, chicken tenders is roughly 25% carbohydrate, 28% protein and 46% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a strip?
About 17 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the fast foods, chicken tenders I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Fast foods, chicken tenders". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.