Insight Report
Top 10 Healthiest Chicken Ranked
Ranked from our published nutrition database using the Healthier Score, which compares per-portion calories, protein, fibre, sugar, salt and saturated fat.
Top 10 ranked
| Rank | Product | Brand | Score /100 | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Fibre (g) | Sugar (g) | Salt (g) | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Butterfly | Nandos | 84 | 331 | 59.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 | - |
| 2 | GFC - Crispy Chicken Nuggets | LEON | 84 | 451 | 22.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | - |
| 3 | GFC – Crispy Chicken Nuggets & Baked Fries | LEON | 84 | 523 | 19.0 | 6.9 | 9.2 | 2.2 | Salt high |
| 4 | 3 Chicken Wings | Nandos | 80 | 235 | 31.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.4 | - |
| 5 | 1/4 Chicken | Nandos | 79 | 289 | 39.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.9 | - |
| 6 | 1/2 Chicken | Nandos | 76 | 579 | 78.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.7 | Sat fat high |
| 7 | 5 Chicken Wings | Nandos | 76 | 392 | 53.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.3 | Salt high |
| 8 | Honey Sriracha GFC Chicken Nuggets | LEON | 76 | 521 | 23.0 | 3.0 | 17.0 | 2.1 | Salt high |
| 9 | Nando’s X Fanta Wings | Nandos | 75 | 415 | 53.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | Salt high |
| 10 | Garlic Marinated Chicken Mezze | LEON | 73 | 190 | 17.0 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | - |
About this ranking
Only products published on Healthier Eats and included in core rankings are listed.
Methodology summary
The Healthier Score is a nutrition-based comparison score using published per-portion nutrition data.
Scores are combined using weighted averages. High levels of salt or saturated fat can cap the final score.
View full methodology →Watch-out key
- Salt highAbove 1.8g salt per serving
- Sat fat highAbove 5g saturated fat
- Fibre n/aFibre data not provided
- Score cappedScore reduced due to salt or sat fat
Brand breakdown
Number of top 10 appearances
- Nandos6
- LEON4
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Important
The Healthier Score is not medical advice. It is a nutrition-based comparison score only. Always check the restaurant's latest nutrition, ingredients and allergen information before ordering.
Data caveats
Nutrition data is provided by restaurant brands and may change over time. Fibre is not always published. Where missing, a conservative fibre score is used.









