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A McDonald's Chicken McNuggets contains 193 calories per 4 pieces (64g), with 10.1g protein, 9.7g carbs and 12.7g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (64g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 302 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1g | 15.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7g | 15.1g |
| of which Sugars | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fat | 12.7g | 19.8g |
| of which Saturates | 2.1g | 3.3g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 362mg | 566.0mg |
| Potassium | 161mg | 252.0mg |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11.0mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.9mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.2mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (32% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (25% DV) — an excellent source
- High in sodium (25% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 15% DV
- Protein: 32% DV
- Carbohydrates: 5% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 25% DV
- Saturated fat: 16% DV
- Sodium: 25% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 5% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Does mcdonald's chicken mcnuggets fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 15.8g of protein per 100g, mcdonald's chicken mcnuggets clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Chicken McNuggets?
A McDonald's Chicken McNuggets contains 193 calories per 4 pieces.
Is a McDonald's Chicken McNuggets unhealthy?
A McDonald's Chicken McNuggets has 193 calories and 12.7g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's chicken mcnuggets by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (this page) | 302 kcal | 15.8g | 15.1g | 19.8g |
| Burger King Hash Brown Rounds | 302 kcal | 2.8g | 29.4g | 19.3g |
| Chick-Fil-A Hash Browns | 301 kcal | 3.0g | 30.5g | 18.5g |
| Wendy's French Fries | 301 kcal | 3.7g | 39.7g | 14.1g |
| Pizza Hut 12″ Cheese Pizza, Thin 'N Crispy Crust | 303 kcal | 15.3g | 28.6g | 14.1g |
| McDonald's Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 304 kcal | 13.4g | 22.3g | 18.8g |
| McDonald's Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 kcal | 11.9g | 30.6g | 14.9g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).