Jack in the Box 3 Crispy Chicken Strips: 470 Calories
Three pieces of Jack in the Box® Crispy Chicken Strips has 470 calories, 23 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 33 grams protein.
This overview is your complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the the breaded and fried crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box®. Don’t miss the section below on Sodium.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on three pieces of crispy chicken strips with a net weight of 180 grams. The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in this chicken dish contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
One side dish containing three pieces of crispy chicken bites has 470 calories. About 45% of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. The macronutrients carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 28% of the total calories.
- Fat: 210 calories (45%)
- Carbs: 130 calories (28%)
- Protein: 130 calories (28%)
- Total: 470 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Jack in the Box. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, and/or due to topping choices.
Dietary Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
One serving of three chicken strips has 23 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams of saturated fat. The chicken is prepared without any trans fat.
Saturated Fat
The 2.5 grams of saturated fat delivers about 23 calories, which is 12% of the suggested limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated Fat is found in beef fat, vegetable shortening, salad dressings, processed meats, and cheeses, among other food items. According to the U.S. FDA, ‘saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of’.
Sodium
There are 1,760 milligrams of sodium in each 3-piece crispy chicken order. For context, that’s nearly three quarters of the suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams of sodium for an entire day.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 3 Crispy Chicken Strips (180g)
CALORIES
470TOTAL FAT
23g(36%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
32g(11%DV)
PROTEIN
33g(66%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g (13%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 85mg (29%DV) |
| Sodium | 1760mg (74%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (12%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients used in the crispy chicken strips. The breaded chicken is cooked in a canola blend frying oil.
Chicken Ingredients
Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning, Soybean Oil (as a processing aid), Silicon Dioxide (added to prevent caking), Sugar, and Sodium Phosphates.
Breading Ingredients
The breading is set in soybean oil. The chicken strips are also predusted with the same ingredients, with the addition of onion powder. See below for ingredients used in the breading and batter.
Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives of Paprika. May also include spices.
Allergens
The chicken strips are made with ingredients that contain milk and wheat.
Jack in the Box food is prepared using equipment that may be shared with other food products. As a result, the crispy chicken may contain, or come into contact with foods that contain, other common food allergens.
If you have a food allergy, consult with your physician before deciding if this food is right for you.
Menu Prices for Jack in the Box Chicken
The table below reflects prices and summary nutrition facts for select chicken dishes at Jack in the Box. Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by menu item, calories, or nutrients.
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| Menu Item | Description | Price | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club | Crispy chicken fillet, Swiss style cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing on brioche bun | $8.49 | 790 | 42g | 69g | 35g | 1930mg |
| Jack's Spicy Chicken® | Spicy crispy chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce, mayo | $7.49 | 690 | 42g | 51g | 27g | 1360mg |
| Jack's Spicy Chicken® with Cheese | Spicy crispy chicken fillet, Swiss style cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo | $7.89 | 720 | 45g | 51g | 29g | 1510mg |
| Cluck Sandwich | Crispy chicken fillet, pickles, Good Good sauce on brioche bun | $7.39 | 710 | 37g | 68g | 28g | 1610mg |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | Grilled chicken fillet, lettuce, tomatoes, Good Good sauce, sourdough toast | $7.99 | 500 | 23g | 40g | 33g | 1440mg |
| Chicken Strips Crispy (3pc) | White meat breaded, fried chicken strips | $7.49 | 470 | 23g | 32g | 33g | 1760mg |
| Chicken Strips Crispy (5pc) | White meat breaded, fried chicken strips | $9.69 | 780 | 38g | 53g | 54g | 2940mg |
| Chicken Strips Spicy (2pc Snack Box) | 2 spicy chicken strips, hot & salt fries, dipping sauce | $5.50 | 670 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicken Strips Spicy (3pc) | 3 spicy chicken strips, dipping sauce | $7.49 | 550 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicken Strips Spicy (5pc) | 5 spicy chicken strips, dipping sauce | $9.69 | 780 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | Warm, tender chicken nuggets | $2.99 | 190 | 13g | 10g | 8g | 480mg |
| Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | Warm, tender chicken nuggets | $4.99 | 380 | 27g | 20g | 15g | 970mg |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bowl | Grilled chicken strips, veggies, teriyaki sauce on white rice | $7.59 | 610 | 6g | 109g | 30g | 2310mg |
| Chicken Fajita Pita | Grilled chicken strips, cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato in whole grain pita with side of salsa | $7.39 | 320 | 9g | 36g | 24g | 910mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens source: Jack in the Box
