Jack in the Box Crispy Chicken Strips
There are 470 calories, 23 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 33 grams protein in a 3-piece order of Jack in the Box Crispy Chicken Strips.
Read this fast food report for an analysis of calories and a complete overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in the fried crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box.
Jack in the Box Chicken Strips Nutrition
Nutrition facts are based on three pieces of crispy chicken strips with a net weight of 180 grams.
Calories
There are 470 calories in a three-piece order of crispy chicken bites from Jack in the Box. Five pieces has 780 calories.
Here is a summary of total calories by macronutrient, per serving size.
Calories by Macronutrient
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3 Strips |
5 Strips | |
|---|---|---|
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Calories from Fat |
210 |
340 |
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Calories from Carbs |
130 |
220 |
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Calories from Protein |
130 |
220 |
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Total Calories |
470 |
780 |
Nearly 45% of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Total carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 28% of the total calories.
Chicken Strips
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinExcludes dipping sauce.
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on nutrition facts information provided by Jack in the Box fast food restaurant. Actual calories in your meal may vary as a result of how the chicken is prepared onsite.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 40 minutes to burn off the calories from an order of three crispy chicken tenders.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 470 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 470 CALORIES (3 pieces)
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
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Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in Jack in the Box Chicken Strips.
Amount (%DV) per Order
Red indicates %DV is high.
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3 Pieces |
5 Pieces | |
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Calories |
470 |
780 |
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Total Fat |
23g (29%) |
38g (49%) |
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Saturated Fat |
2.5g (13%) |
4g (20%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
85mg (28%) |
145mg (48%) |
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Sodium |
1760mg (77%) |
2940mg (128%) |
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Carbohydrates |
32g (12%) |
53g (19%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g (11%) |
5g (18%) |
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Total Sugars |
2g |
3g |
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Protein |
33g |
54g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Dietary Fats
One serving of three chicken strips has 23 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams of saturated fat. The chicken is prepared without trans fatty acids.
The amount of total fats in the smaller order size has a 29% daily value (%DV), which is considered high.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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3 Strips |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
23g |
78g |
29% |
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Saturated Fat |
2.5g |
20g |
13% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Summary of Fat per Serving
Based on 3 pieces
Note: Saturated fats are found in 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 over three quarters of the suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams of sodium for an entire day.
Learn more about fast food chicken. Check the nutritional value of Steak ‘n Shake Chicken Fingers.
Chicken Strips Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
The breaded chicken is cooked in a canola blend frying oil.
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.
Here is the list of ingredients used in the crispy chicken strips.
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Chicken |
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Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning, Soybean Oil (as a processing aid), Silicon Dioxide (added to prevent caking), Sugar, and Sodium Phosphates. |
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Breading |
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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.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Review the table below, which shows calories and summary nutrition facts in popular chicken nuggets, tenders, and strips.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 370 | 18g | 28g | 23g | 1190mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| Jack in the Box | Chicken Strips (3pc) | 470 | 23g | 32g | 33g | 1760mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (4pc) | 170 | 2.5g | 9g | 9g | 360mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Tenders (3pc) | 420 | 3.5g | 22g | 33g | 1050mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Steak 'n Shake | Chicken Fingers (3pc) | 420 | 24g | 32g | 23g | 990mg |
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