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McDonald's Chicken McNuggets: Calories & Nutrition
Quick answer
USDA lists a McDonald's Chicken McNuggets as “10 pieces” (159 g). That portion has 480 kcal, 25.1 g of protein, 24 g of carbs and 31.5 g of fat. Per 100 g it has 302 kcal.
- Calories
- 480kcal
- per 10 pieces
- Protein
- 25.1g
- per 10 pieces
- Carbs
- 24g
- per 10 pieces
- Fat
- 31.5g
- per 10 pieces
- Protein 21% · 25.1 g
- Carbs 20% · 24 g
- Fat 59% · 31.5 g
USDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. McDonald's is named only to say which menu item USDA analysed. CalorTracker is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald's.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets calories by portion
USDA records the weight of each portion it lists for this item. The calories and macros below are the per-100 g values scaled to each weight, so the one-item row matches the figures above.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pieces: 64 g | 193 kcal | 10.1 g | 9.7 g | 12.7 g |
| 6 pieces: 95 g | 287 kcal | 15 g | 14.3 g | 18.8 g |
| 10 pieces: 159 g (one item) | 480 kcal | 25.1 g | 24 g | 31.5 g |
| 100 g | 302 kcal | 15.8 g | 15.1 g | 19.8 g |
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per item (159 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value per item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 302 kcal | – |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 15.8 g | 50% |
| Total fat | 31.5 g | 19.8 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 5.18 g | 3.26 g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9 g | 8.13 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.92 g | 5.61 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 44 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 15.1 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Total sugars | 0.13 g | 0.08 g | – |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 566 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 252 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 17.5 mg | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 0.89 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38.2 mg | 24 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 432 mg | 272 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.94 mg | 0.59 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin C | 1.91 mg | 1.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin E | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin K | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.63 mg | 0.4 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 µg | 0.33 µg | 22% |
| Folate (DFE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.16 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 11.8 mg | 7.4 mg | 74% |
| Caffeine | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Water | 74.9 g | 47.1 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much one item contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. “Not reported” means USDA has no measurement for this item, not that it contains none.
How a McDonald's Chicken McNuggets compares with other McDonald's items
Of the 12 McDonald's items on this site, the Chicken McNuggets ranks 4th for calories per item, 4th for protein and 3rd for fat, counting from the highest. Items are compared at the USDA portion listed for each, so a sandwich and a side of fries are not the same size.
| Item | Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | 1 item 7.6 oz | 563 kcal | 25.9 g | 32.8 g |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 1 item 7.1 oz | 513 kcal | 29 g | 28.3 g |
| Chicken McNuggets (this page) | 10 pieces | 480 kcal | 25.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 1 sandwich | 437 kcal | 24 g | 24.9 g |
| Filet-O-Fish | 1 sandwich | 378 kcal | 15.1 g | 19.6 g |
About these numbers
USDA FoodData Central describes this record as “McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). It is a laboratory analysis of the item as USDA sampled it, not the menu data a company publishes today. SR Legacy was closed in 2018 and is not updated, so the figures are a snapshot.
Restaurants change recipes, suppliers and portion sizes, and the item you order can differ from the one USDA sampled. For the current figures, use the nutrition information McDonald's publishes itself. Use this page to estimate, not to settle an allergy or a medical question.
USDA reported 23 of the 31 nutrients this page tracks for the record; the rest show as “Not reported”.
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Start free on the webUSDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173297, retrieved . How we calculate.