What do you guys think about Chick-Fil-A Nugets

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08-03-2004, 12:45 PM
wired-up

What do you guys think about Chick-Fil-A Nugets

Let me start by saying I did a search first and didn't find my answer.

I spend a lot of time on campus since it's my senior year of electrical engineering. They have a Chick-fil-A right next to the engineering building. I often get a 12 pack of nuggets for a pro/fat meal along with some flax. Just wondered what you guys thought of the nutrition for this. Below is the nutrition info for the nuggets. 40g of protein and these things taste so good that you feel guilty for eating them! a little Texas Pete and they're irresistable!

Chick-fil-A® Nuggets (12-pack) %DV
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Serving Size - oz 6 oz
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Serving Size - g 170g
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Calories 390
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Calories from fat 160
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Total Fat 18g 27%
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Saturated fat 3.5g 18%
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Trans fat 0g
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Cholesterol 100mg 34%
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Sodium 1,640mg 68%
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Carbohydrates 18g 6%
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Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
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Sugars 4g
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Protein 40g
08-03-2004, 12:49 PM
CutMeUp

well you should already know the answer you are going to get from a lot of bros on here....NO

but i feel you, and sometimes the diet just aint perfect. of course you see the macros just like we do and you know you are mixing fat and carbs, but im here to tell you that the world isnt going to end :D its a fair amount of protein but i dont know that you need the flax. seems as though you are getting enough fat from the nugs, although its not a preferable fat.

all in all, if you dont care about being "clean" all the time then enjoy:)
08-03-2004, 12:55 PM
Pale Horse

I am not a nutritional expert, and a horrible example of diet, with that said why not try the KFC chiken strips! LOL
08-03-2004, 01:00 PM
TRIBOL

thats not a pro/fat meal, did you see how many carbs are in those? your mixing them IMO.

TrIBOL
08-03-2004, 01:02 PM
SwoleCat

If you are happy w/how you look including them in your diet and they don't prohibit you from progressing, then eat up. If such is not the case, may wanna keep drivin' past that joint. That would qualify as a cheat day item for me personally.

~SC~
08-03-2004, 01:05 PM
CutMeUp

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

If you are happy w/how you look including them in your diet and they don't prohibit you from progressing, then eat up. If such is not the case, may wanna keep drivin' past that joint. That would qualify as a cheat day item for me personally.

~SC~

Thats so true swole! its good to recognize that not everyone has the same goals or desires. but then again, you have to know the answer to that question before you ask it, like i said you see the same nutritional info that we do, use your brain and figure it out :D
08-03-2004, 01:07 PM
wired-up

Quote:

Originally Posted by CutMeUp

well you should already know the answer you are going to get from a lot of bros on here....NO

but i feel you, and sometimes the diet just aint perfect. of course you see the macros just like we do and you know you are mixing fat and carbs, but im here to tell you that the world isnt going to end :D its a fair amount of protein but i dont know that you need the flax. seems as though you are getting enough fat from the nugs, although its not a preferable fat.

all in all, if you dont care about being "clean" all the time then enjoy:)

yeah, i know they're not perfect, but i don't have access to a microwave or a frige on campus since i live 45 minutes away. i know i'm mixing carbs/pro/fat, but that's about my best option for food for the money. there's days that i spend over 10 hours here without being able to leave, so i'm real limited on my food choices. i bring some stuff to eat, but can't bring all that much. on the fats, there's only 3.5g of saturated fats, but there was an article posted the other day talking about the benefits of eating some (not a ton) of saturated fats in addition to the unsat's., so i figured i was okay on that. i would prefer to stay clean, but like i said it's tough when i'm here for so long. just looking for options.
08-03-2004, 01:09 PM
wired-up

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

That would qualify as a cheat day item for me personally.

~SC~

dammit! i knew someone was going to say that! :lol: i respect your advice though Swole. i don't eat them every day, but i'll still keep looking for other options.
08-03-2004, 01:27 PM
CutMeUp

Quote:

Originally Posted by wired-up

but there was an article posted the other day talking about the benefits of eating some (not a ton) of saturated fats in addition to the unsat's., so i figured i was okay on that.

yea i know, i posted it :wg:
08-03-2004, 02:09 PM
SwoleCat

I mean, don't get me wrong, there are other fast food choices that you could make that are worse. I'd look for some place that you can get a burger or chicken sandwich and toss the bun. Many places have low carb/no carb meat options.

~SC~
08-03-2004, 02:12 PM
LeanMeOut

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

I mean, don't get me wrong, there are other fast food choices that you could make that are worse. I'd look for some place that you can get a burger or chicken sandwich and toss the bun. Many places have low carb/no carb meat options.

~SC~

Yup I did that one time at the airport...... I went to wendy's and ordered a chicken sandwhich and just tossed the bread.

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08-03-2004, 02:13 PM
BigErn

Eh, too much sodium in one serving for my taste. Id agree that Id probably count this as a cheat day item, but hey, as SwoleCat said, if you find you're still making progress by incorporating it into your diet, eat up....just watch all those carbs when it comes time for cutting
08-03-2004, 02:15 PM
CutMeUp

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeanMeOut

Yup I did that one time at the airport...... I went to wendy's and ordered a chicken sandwhich and just tossed the bread.

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08-03-2004, 02:15 PM
Pale Horse

I'm a dick for the smart ass KFC comment , please accept my apology.
08-03-2004, 02:17 PM
LeanMeOut

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1victor

I'm a dick for the smart ass KFC comment , please accept my apology.

Nah.... remember KFC is "Filled to the brim with protein!!" LMAO

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08-03-2004, 02:21 PM
Hypertrophy

At the same Chick-fil-A, they have Grilled Chicken Sandwiches. Eat the chicken breast and a tablespoon of flax.
08-03-2004, 02:38 PM
Demon Deacon

It might be your pro/fat meal but what about all of the carbs that are in it.
08-03-2004, 02:40 PM
VIXI

definetely at the top of my cheat day list....
08-03-2004, 04:15 PM
wired-up

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

I'd look for some place that you can get a burger or chicken sandwich and toss the bun.

~SC~

they have a grilled chicken sandwich that's just as good as far as taste goes, you just don't get as much food for your money. with the bun, it will fill you up, but without the bun, there's not much left, unless you eat the lettuce and tomatoe too. here's an analysis of just the grilled chicken breast which is obviously better nutritionally. it's just that it costs almost the same and you get half the protein. i'm a broke college man as it is! :lol: i'll just have to suck it up and deal with it i guess. that or break into the Dean's office and use his microwave :lol:

Chargrilled Chicken (1 filet, no bun, no pickles) %DV
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Serving Size - oz 3.15 oz
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Serving Size - g 89g
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Calories 100
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Calories from fat 15
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Total Fat 1.5g 3%
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Saturated fat 0g 0%
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Trans fat 0g
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Cholesterol 65mg 22%
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Sodium 610mg 25%
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Carbohydrates 1g 0%
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Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
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Sugars 2g
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Protein 21g
08-04-2004, 09:46 AM
Hypertrophy

Bring cans of tuna w/ you and eat them between classes. They need neither a microwave or a fridge.
08-04-2004, 10:09 AM
dalcowbag

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypertrophy

Bring cans of tuna w/ you and eat them between classes. They need neither a microwave or a fridge.

good luck with the ladies if your gonna do that bro

DCB
08-04-2004, 10:21 AM
SwoleCat

H*ll, half the ladies probably smell like tuna already anyhow. :lol:

~SC~
08-04-2004, 11:16 AM
LeanMeOut

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

H*ll, half the ladies probably smell like tuna already anyhow. :lol:

~SC~

LMFAO..... haha.... maybe you should try it Hypertrophy and let us know how it goes ;) I'll stick to a protein shake w/ almonds for inbetween classes

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08-04-2004, 11:23 AM
Hypertrophy

I'm too shy and skinny to talk to girls.
08-04-2004, 11:24 AM
dalcowbag

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

H*ll, half the ladies probably smell like tuna already anyhow. :lol:

~SC~

AHAHAHAHAHAH. . they smell like kooter shooters:banana:

DCB
08-04-2004, 11:25 AM
Hypertrophy

Me and some friends have brought some stink azz food to class before, but since we are in the feild, the professor approves.
08-04-2004, 11:26 AM
Hypertrophy

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

H*ll, half the ladies probably smell like tuna already anyhow. :lol:

~SC~

Just lick it and don't swallow.