A "nugget" typically refers to a small solid piece or chunk of something. It can be used to describe small pieces of food, like chicken nuggets, or small pieces of information or knowledge. Full definition
«And every package of chicken nuggets in the grocery store by law contains an ingredient list and a complete nutritional profile, including fat content,» she said. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
We all know vitamin E; those golden little nuggets of healthy skin goodness. (100percentpure.com)
Don't cover your head in shame as you take a mental inventory of the frozen chicken nuggets in your freezer and boxes of pasta in the pantry. (thefamilythathealstogether.com)