Chicken breast tenders vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chicken breast 263
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Chicken breast 14.7
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Chicken breast 15.0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Chicken breast 15.8
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Chicken breast 1.10
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved — 16.4g vs 14.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved — 252 vs 263 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Chicken breast tenders | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 263 kcal | 252 kcal | +4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 52.7 g | 51.3 g | +3% |
| Protein | 14.7 g | 16.4 g | -10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.8 g | 12.9 g | +22% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.0 g | 17.6 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.10 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.26 g | 3.20 g | +2% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.48 g | 5.71 g | +13% |
| Cholesterol | 41.0 mg | 45.0 mg | -9% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.800 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.211 mg | 0.324 mg | -35% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.091 mg | 0.098 mg | -7% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.71 mg | 6.51 mg | -12% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.855 mg | 0.994 mg | -14% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.041 mg | 0.037 mg | +11% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 12.0 ug | 12.0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 96.4 mg | 40.8 mg | +136% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.270 ug | 0.440 ug | -39% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.080 mg | 0.370 mg | -78% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 19.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +36% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.11 mg | 1.00 mg | +11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -12% |
| Phosphorus, P | 211 mg | 216 mg | -2% |
| Potassium, K | 214 mg | 225 mg | -5% |
| Sodium, Na | 536 mg | 446 mg | +20% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.780 mg | 0.770 mg | +1% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.205 mg | 0.316 mg | -35% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.229 mg | 0.235 mg | -3% |
| Selenium, Se | 24.7 ug | 30.6 ug | -19% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1101 kj | 1053 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 1.77 g | 1.87 g | -5% |
| Total Sugars | 0.370 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.150 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.150 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 13.3 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 12.0 ug | 12.0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 12.0 ug | 12.0 ug | = |
| Betaine | 12.5 mg | 30.2 mg | -59% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 9.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 14.7 ug | 4.20 ug | +250% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 15.3 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.65 g | 2.64 g | = |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.610 g | 0.560 g | +9% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.510 g | 0.550 g | -7% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.93 g | 5.16 g | +15% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.037 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.34 g | 2.79 g | +20% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.20 g | 2.69 g | +19% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.143 g | 0.100 g | +43% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.184 g | 0.202 g | -9% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.557 g | 0.612 g | -9% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.603 g | 0.667 g | -10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.02 g | 1.11 g | -8% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.988 g | 1.07 g | -8% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.300 g | 0.332 g | -10% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.167 g | 0.184 g | -9% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.525 g | 0.568 g | -8% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.331 g | 0.354 g | -6% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.659 g | 0.714 g | -8% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.804 g | 0.927 g | -13% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.435 g | 0.464 g | -6% |
| Alanine | 0.722 g | 0.802 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.19 g | 1.31 g | -9% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.24 g | 2.45 g | -8% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.632 g | 0.713 g | -11% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.675 g | 0.751 g | -10% |
| Serine | 0.538 g | 0.589 g | -9% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.075 g | 0.110 g | -32% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0.550 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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