Burger King Chicken Nuggets (16 Pieces)
A 16-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 770 calories, 49 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, and 37 grams protein.
Read this fast food guide for an in-depth review of the calories and nutritional information in a large order of chicken nuggets from Burger King fast food restaurant.
Chicken Nuggets Nutritional Information
This fast food guide reviews calories and nutrition facts based on a measured serving of 16 pieces of breaded and fried chicken bites.
Nutrition Info
770 Calories
% Daily Value
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Saturated Fat |
50% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
83% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Any reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient contributes to a daily diet based on 2,000 calories per day (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
Each serving of 16 Burger King chicken nuggets has 770 calories.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories in 16 nuggets per macronutrient:
As with an 8-piece nugget order, the highest proportion of total calories (about 57%) is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up just over 20% of the total calories and the remaining 19% is from protein.
Based on the total calories and pieces per serving, we calculate approximately 50 calories in a single chicken nugget.
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King. Calories will vary when nuggets are consumed with a dipping sauce.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 770 CALORIES
Fat
One order of 16 chicken nuggets has 49 grams total fat, including 10 grams saturated fat. That is high for a single menu item consumed by an adult who consumes 2,000 calories daily.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
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Saturated Fat in 16 Chicken Nuggets
General guidance from the FDA states that 20% daily value or greater is considered high.
The 10 grams of saturated fat delivers 90 calories, which is about 50% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That is high.
According to the U.S. FDA, the human body makes saturated fat and it’s unnecessary to get saturated fat from food. Yet saturated fat is found in a variety of foods, including dairy products, deli meats, and plant oils, among other items.
Sodium
There are 1,980 milligrams of sodium in an order of 16 Burger King nuggets. As mentioned above, guidance from the FDA states that 20% or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
With that in mind, take note that the amount of sodium in this menu item exceeds an 80% daily value.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 16 Nuggets
Amount per serving
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Calories |
770 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
49g |
76% |
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Saturated Fat |
10g |
50% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
110mg |
37% |
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Sodium |
1980mg |
83% |
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Carbohydrates |
45g |
15% |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g |
12% |
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Total Sugars |
0g | |
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Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
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Protein |
37g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Allergens
Burger King chicken nuggets are made with ingredients that contain wheat.
Also note that the nuggets are cooked in a shared fryer used to prepare and cook other menu items. As such, the chicken nuggets may contain, or come into contact with foods that contain, other common food allergens.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Burger King