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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 Piece)

The Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders have 260 calories, with 25g protein, 13g carbs, 0g sugar, and 770mg sodium.

Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

260
Calories
25g
Protein
13g
Carbs
770mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Having 2 of these?
That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 260 cal = 520 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

67%
Sodium1540mg
30%
Sat Fat6g
0%
Sugar0g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
13g17%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg23%
Sodium
770mg33%
Total Carbohydrates
13g5%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
25g50%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
296.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.2 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
260 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
9.6 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders healthy?

The Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders earn a Nom Score of C (55/100). Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?

The Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders have 260 calories, with 25g protein, 13g carbs, 0g sugar, and 770mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Carl's Jr. 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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