How many carbs are in chicken tenders or strips?
1 tender, strip, or finger of chicken tenders or strips contains about 8.6g of carbohydrate, 8g net carbs after subtracting 0.6g of fiber, 9.6g of protein, and 136 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 popcorn chicken (10g) | 1.7g | 0.1g | 1.6g |
| 1 chicken fry (14g) | 2.4g | 0.2g | 2.2g |
| 1 tender, strip, or finger (50g) | 8.6g | 0.6g | 8g |
| 1 cup (140g) | 24.2g | 1.7g | 22.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 17.3g | 1.2g | 16.1g |
Net carbs in chicken tenders or strips
1 tender, strip, or finger of chicken tenders or strips contains 8g of net carbs — total carbs (8.6g) minus dietary fiber (0.6g). 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 tenders or strips (per 100g)
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 17.3g
- Dietary fiber: 1.2g
- Sugars: 0.4g
- Protein: 19.2g
- Fat: 14g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341504). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken tenders or strips?
1 tender, strip, or finger of chicken tenders or strips contains about 8.6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.6g of fiber, the net carbs are about 8g.
How many net carbs are in chicken tenders or strips?
Net carbs in 1 tender, strip, or finger of chicken tenders or strips are about 8g — that is total carbs (8.6g) minus dietary fiber (0.6g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken tenders or strips good for diabetics?
Chicken tenders or strips 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 tenders or strips keto-friendly?
Whether chicken tenders or strips fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 tender, strip, or finger) provides about 8g of net carbs.