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McDonald's chicken nuggets calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of mcdonald's chicken nuggets contains 302 calories, with 15.8 g of protein, 15.1 g of carbohydrate and 19.8 g of fat. It provides 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 21% Carbs 20% Fat 59%
How mcdonald's chicken nuggets compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's chicken nuggets | 302 kcal | 15.8 g | 15.1 g | 19.8 g |
| Fried breaded chicken pieces | 307 kcal | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| McDonald's bacon, egg and biscuit | 304 kcal | 13.5 g | 22.3 g | 18.8 g |
| Burger King sausage, egg and cheese croissan'wich | 308 kcal | 12.1 g | 15.9 g | 21.8 g |
| Croissant sandwich with egg cheese and sausage | 308 kcal | 12.1 g | 15.9 g | 21.8 g |
Nutrition facts for mcdonald's chicken nuggets
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal |
| Protein | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.1 g |
| Fat | 19.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in mcdonald's chicken nuggets
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 7.4 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 272 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
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Calories in common mcdonald's chicken nuggets servings
How many calories in a portion of mcdonald's chicken nuggets — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pieces (64 g) | 193 kcal | 10 g | 10 g | 13 g |
| 6 pieces (95 g) | 287 kcal | 15 g | 14 g | 19 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 302 kcal | 16 g | 15 g | 20 g |
| 10 pieces (159 g) | 480 kcal | 25 g | 24 g | 31 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcdonald's chicken nuggets?
Mcdonald's chicken nuggets has 302 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in mcdonald's chicken nuggets?
Mcdonald's chicken nuggets contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Is mcdonald's chicken nuggets a good source of protein?
Mcdonald's chicken nuggets provides 15.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 21% of its calories come from protein.
Are these mcdonald's chicken nuggets calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173297 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
