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Chicken Tenders calories & nutrition

The Denny's Chicken Tenders has 270 calories, 18 g protein, 15 g carbs and 16 g fat.

270calories · 14% of a day
18 gprotein
15 gcarbs
16 gfat
Checked Oct 5, 2026

Nutrition Facts

Serving1 item
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g21%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg13%
Sodium 1,000 mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 18 g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.

Good for weight loss?

It can fit. 270 calories is 14% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.

#14 of 48 Denny's meals by protein per calorie.

Lighter swaps at Denny's

Fewer calories, similar protein

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More protein for about the same calories

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Questions

How many calories are in the Denny's Chicken Tenders?

The Denny's Chicken Tenders has 270 calories, on the 2026 menu.

How much protein is in the Chicken Tenders?

18 g of protein, or 6.7 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #14 of 48 Denny's meals by protein per calorie.

How many carbs and how much fat are in the Chicken Tenders?

15 g of carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 16 g of fat.

How much sodium is in the Chicken Tenders?

1,000 mg, 43% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Is the Denny's Chicken Tenders good for weight loss?

It can fit. 270 calories is 14% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.

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Nutrition from Denny's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Denny's.