Chicken patty, frozen, cooked
FDC 171513oz (85 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 36 · -41 vs Poultry medianThis frozen chicken patty lands at 36 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band result that ranks 56 of 60 within Poultry, well behind the category's median score of 77. Its main strength is protein, at 30% DV per 100 g, but the breading and fat dilute the rest of the profile.
These patties are made for a bun, cooked from frozen in the oven or fryer and served on a sandwich with lettuce and a condiment. A 3 oz (85 g) cooked patty is a standard serving. The main caveat is sodium, high at 532 mg per 100 g from the breading and seasoning; for a leaner, higher-scoring poultry option in the same category, canned chicken without broth ranks well above it.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 20 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 17 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 452 mg | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 25% |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171513Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the poultry median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A frozen chicken patty is ground or formed chicken meat breaded and pressed into a burger-shaped portion, designed to go straight from the freezer into an oven, air fryer, or skillet. Once cooked, it has a crisp breaded exterior and a tender interior, making it a fast stand-in for a burger patty on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and a condiment, or cut up and tossed into a salad or wrap in place of grilled chicken breast.
Keep frozen chicken patties in the freezer until ready to cook and follow package directions for internal temperature, since breaded, formed products can cook unevenly if microwaved instead of baked or pan-fried. A cooked one-ounce (85 g, roughly one patty) serving has 287 calories per 100 grams with 14.8 grams of protein and 30% DV protein, so it works as a quick weeknight protein source, though at 532 mg sodium per 100 grams it is more seasoned than a plain grilled chicken breast.
Frequently asked questions about chicken patty, frozen
How many calories are in a cooked frozen chicken patty?
A cooked frozen chicken patty has about 287 calories per 100 grams, with a typical 85 g patty running close to 244 calories.
Is a chicken patty a good source of protein?
Yes, a cooked chicken patty provides about 30% of the Daily Value for protein per 100 grams, with 14.8 grams of protein per 100 grams.
How do you cook a frozen chicken patty?
Frozen chicken patties are typically baked, air-fried, or pan-fried straight from frozen according to package directions, which crisps the breading while cooking the chicken through.