Great Value Chicken Nuggets (32 oz): Protein, Calories & Labelgrade
Labelgrade: C+ 68 / 100 — Soy protein concentrate is used to extend the chicken, lowering the per-gram protein vs Tyson and Applegate. Phosphate additives drag the ingredient quality. Sodium is the highest of the three nuggets we've graded. Some fiber from corn flour gives a small boost. Reasonable convenience food at a budget price; the formulation explains the gap to mainstream brands.
The short answer
A 32 oz (907 g) bag of Great Value Chicken Nuggets (Walmart’s house brand) contains roughly 108 grams of protein total — 9 g per 4-nugget (75 g) serving, across about 12 servings per bag (USDA FDC 2676531). The Labelgrade is C+ (66 / 100): the lowest protein density of the three major branded chicken nuggets we’ve graded, with soy protein concentrate extending the chicken plus phosphate additives in the formulation.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 68 / 100 | 12 g of protein per 100 g — noticeably lower than Tyson (15.6 g/100 g) or Applegate (14.3 g/100 g), driven by soy protein concentrate in the recipe |
| Ingredient quality | C | 64 / 100 | Real chicken is the first ingredient, but the list also includes soy protein concentrate (a chicken extender), tricalcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, and several other processing aids not present in higher-tier brands |
| Protein per dollar | N/A | — | Great Value is typically the lowest unit price in the category — we’ll add a verified cost-per-gram figure once we sample current retail pricing |
| Overall | C+ | 66 / 100 | The budget option. Lower protein density and longer additive list than premium brands; per-dollar math may still favor it for high-volume buyers, but the per-gram quality drop is real |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Protein density (per 100 g) | Sodium per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Value Chicken Nuggets (this product) | 9 g | 12.0 g | 430 mg |
| Tyson Chicken Nuggets (29 oz) | 14 g | 15.6 g | 470 mg |
| Applegate Chicken Nuggets (16 oz) | 12 g | 14.3 g | 340 mg |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | ~31 g per 100 g | 31.0 g | ~75 mg |
If protein-per-serving is what matters to you, Tyson delivers ~55% more protein per serving than Great Value (14 g vs 9 g). If protein-per-dollar matters more, Great Value’s lower retail price often closes — and sometimes reverses — that gap. We’ll quantify the dollar comparison once we add verified pricing.
Whole-food equivalent
To match the 9 g of protein in one Great Value serving (4 nuggets, 75 g), you’d need only about 29 g of plain cooked chicken breast — roughly 1 oz. That swap also saves about 120 calories, 7 g of fat, and 355 mg of sodium (USDA FDC 2676531 vs. SR Legacy chicken breast).
Scope
This page covers the 32 oz (907 g) frozen Great Value Chicken Nuggets sold at Walmart (UPC 078742122953, USDA FDC ID 2676531). Great Value sells multiple chicken products with different formulations — smaller bags, breaded chicken patties, and “homestyle” variants — each with different nutrition. Manufacturers periodically reformulate, so always check the actual package label.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
Chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein concentrate, contains 2% or less of: tricalcium phosphate, salt, sodium phosphate, flavor. Battered and breaded with: wheat flour, water, salt, contains 2% or less of: wheat starch, buttermilk blend (buttermilk, whey), spice, potassium chloride, yellow corn flour, dextrose, extractives of paprika and turmeric, natural flavor, leavening, set in vegetable oil.
| Nutrient | Per Serving (75 g (4 nuggets)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 |
| Protein | 9g |
| Total Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.02g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 430mg |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Calcium | 300mg |
| Iron | 1.44mg |
| Potassium | 180mg |
Where to buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in a 32 oz bag of Great Value Chicken Nuggets?
About 108 grams of protein total — 9 grams per 4-nugget (75 g) serving, across roughly 12 servings per bag (USDA FDC 2676531).
How many calories per serving?
150 calories per 4 nuggets (75 g).
Why do Great Value Chicken Nuggets have less protein than Tyson?
The ingredient list includes soy protein concentrate, which is used to extend the chicken and lowers the protein-per-gram density. Tyson's version (USDA FDC 2617888) is 15.6 g protein per 100 g, vs Great Value's 12 g per 100 g.
Are Great Value Chicken Nuggets gluten-free?
No. The breading contains wheat flour and wheat starch.
How much sodium per serving?
430 mg per 4 nuggets — about 19% of the FDA daily limit of 2,300 mg.
Do they contain added sugar?
USDA reports 0 g of total sugars per serving. The breading does contain a small amount of dextrose (less than 2% of the breading mix).
Sources
- USDA · ID 2676531 · accessed 2026-05-27
- MANUFACTURER · accessed 2026-05-27
Last verified: 2026-05-27