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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 Piece)

The Carl's Jr. 5 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders have 440 calories, with 41g protein, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1290mg sodium.

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

440
Calories
41g
Protein
21g
Carbs
1290mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 440 cal = 440 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

56%
Sodium1290mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
440

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
21g27%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg38%
Sodium
1290mg56%
Total Carbohydrates
21g8%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
41g82%

* 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
293.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
440 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
9.3 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. 5 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders healthy?

The Carl's Jr. 5 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders earn a Nom Score of C (55/100). Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. 5 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?

The Carl's Jr. 5 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders have 440 calories, with 41g protein, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1290mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Carl's Jr. 5 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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