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How many carbs are in chicken nuggets, from school lunch?

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from school lunch contains about 32g of carbohydrate, 28.9g net carbs after subtracting 3.1g of fiber, 21.9g of protein, and 378 calories.

1 cup contains 32g carbs 28.9g net carbs · 3.1g fiber · 21.9g protein · 378 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 nugget (16g)3.7g0.4g3.3g
1 cup (140g)32g3.1g28.9g
100 grams (100g)22.9g2.2g20.7g

Net carbs in chicken nuggets, from school lunch

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from school lunch contains 28.9g of net carbs — total carbs (32g) minus dietary fiber (3.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for chicken nuggets, from school lunch (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341501). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in chicken nuggets, from school lunch?

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from school lunch contains about 32g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 28.9g.

How many net carbs are in chicken nuggets, from school lunch?

Net carbs in 1 cup of chicken nuggets, from school lunch are about 28.9g — that is total carbs (32g) minus dietary fiber (3.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is chicken nuggets, from school lunch good for diabetics?

Chicken nuggets, from school lunch contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is chicken nuggets, from school lunch keto-friendly?

Whether chicken nuggets, from school lunch fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 28.9g of net carbs.

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