identity
history
nutrition
Each table retains its own complete serving: the plates include fries, while the add-on is one tender. Wheat and soy are listed allergens. The two-piece label prints 11 g total sugars, compared with 1 g on the larger plates; this unresolved discrepancy remains as printed. The historical photograph’s separate drink and condiments are not included. [2] [3] [4] [5] [7]
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| Nutrient | 3-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (408 g)United States | 4-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (490 g)United States | 2-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (242 g)United States | 1 chicken tender add-on (label: 1 plate, 83 g)United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 910 kcal | 1060 kcal | 550 kcal | 150 kcal |
| fat | 52 g | 56 g | 30 g | 4 g |
| saturated fat | 7 g | 8 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| trans fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| cholesterol | 105 mg | 140 mg | 65 mg | 35 mg |
| sodium | 1840 mg | 2240 mg | 1020 mg | 410 mg |
| carbohydrate | 66 g | 78 g | 37 g | 12 g |
| fiber | 5 g | 5 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| total sugars | 1 g | 1 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| protein | 46 g | 60 g | 29 g | 14 g |
- 3-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (408 g): Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries. Source ↗
- 4-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (490 g): Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries. Source ↗
- 2-piece chicken tenders with fries, 1 plate (242 g): Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries. Total sugars 11 g is transcribed as printed, despite 1 g on the larger plates. The reason for this difference is unresolved. Source ↗
- 1 chicken tender add-on (label: 1 plate, 83 g): Undated U.S. single-tender add-on specification; fries are not listed. Source ↗
prices
distinctions
In her March 2025 tasting, Julia Duda placed chicken tenders sixth among eleven IKEA dishes. She enjoyed the juicy meat and mostly crisp coating. The store and country were unspecified, so this is one diner’s impression of her purchase, not a judgment on every serving. [8]
Local evidence
Price observations
- $13.99 · One listed serving; weight and piece count unspecified · United States · web listing checked 2026-10-01; effective date unknown. Official national web listing checked October 1, 2026 UTC; effective date unspecified and store offerings vary. [1]
- $9.99 · 2-piece plate · IKEA U.S. restaurant web menu checked October 18, 2026 (October 19 UTC). Price-effective date and local stock unverified. Official menu source ↗
- $17.99 · 4-piece plate · IKEA U.S. restaurant web menu checked October 18, 2026 (October 19 UTC). Price-effective date and local stock unverified. Official menu source ↗
Nutrition observations
Read the scoped nutrition table and source limits in Nutrition ↑
Last checked 2026-10-19 UTC menu price; earlier record 2026-10-01 UTC. A listing is not a live stock check.
Sources & photo rights
The national restaurant page supplies the price observation, and four separate official Food Facts entries supply the serving-specific ingredients and nutrition. Dated customer photographs document older meals. Rutledge’s licensed photograph illustrates a historical plate with its extra drink and condiments identified; it does not depict a measured current serving. Duda’s account supplies attributed reception. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
- 2. 3-piece chicken tender nutrition and ingredients Open original source
IKEA · Publication date unknown · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries.
Supporting section
Expanded Nutrition Info label and complete ingredient text
- 3. 4-piece chicken tender nutrition and ingredients Open original source
IKEA · Publication date unknown · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries.
Supporting section
Expanded Nutrition Info label and complete ingredient text
- 4. 2-piece chicken tender nutrition and ingredients Open original source
IKEA · Publication date unknown · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Undated U.S. specification, not a universal store-stock statement. Plate includes fries. Total sugars 11 g is transcribed as printed, despite 1 g on the larger plates. The reason for this difference is unresolved.
Supporting section
Expanded Nutrition Info label and complete ingredient text
- 5. 1-piece chicken tender nutrition and ingredients Open original source
IKEA · Publication date unknown · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Undated U.S. single-tender add-on specification; fries are not listed.
Supporting section
Expanded Nutrition Info label and complete ingredient text
- 6. Chicken Strips and Fries from Ikea Open original source
Carly DeGraeve / AntiBromide / Flickr · Published 2008-06-01 · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Location unknown. All rights reserved; no image reuse. Does not establish launch or current-recipe continuity.
Supporting section
Title, actual photograph, capture and upload dates
- 7. Lunch tray at IKEA Open original source
Matthew Rutledge (rutlo) / Flickr · Published 2009-09-30 · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Historical representative illustration; location, recipe continuity and serving weight unknown. Separate Pepsi, ranch and ketchup are not included in current tender-label nutrition. The photograph itself does not establish a location.
Supporting section
Title, description, original CC BY 2.0 link, capture/upload dates and actual pixels
- 8. 11 IKEA Food Court Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Open original source
Julia Duda / Tasting Table · Published 2025-03-22 · Checked 2026-10-01 UTC. Published March 22, 2025; store, country and actual visit date unspecified. One subjective tasting, not current national recipe evidence; no photo reuse permission.
Supporting section
Chicken tenders section and methodology
