Burger King Chicken Nuggets (8 Pieces)
An 8-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 390 calories, 25 grams fat, 23 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein.
Read this fast food guide for an in-depth look at the calories and nutrients in the chicken nuggets offered at Burger King.
Chicken Nuggets Nutritional Information
This guide reviews calories and nutrition facts based on a single serving measured as 8 pieces of breaded and fried chicken bites from Burger King.
Nutrition Info
390 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
25% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
42% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Any reference to percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA for adult nutrition guidance).
Calories
Each serving of eight chicken nuggets has 390 calories.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient:
The highest proportion of total calories (58%) is derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up nearly one quarter of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Based on the above total calories and eight pieces per serving, there are just under 50 calories per nugget.
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King. Calories will vary when nuggets are combined with a dipping sauce.
Fat
One order contains 25 grams of total fat, including 5 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
The 5 grams of saturated fat in one serving delivers 45 calories, which is 25% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That’s considered to be high.
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.
Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
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Sodium
There are 990 milligrams of sodium in 8 Burger King nuggets. Based on general guidance from the FDA, 20% or greater of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
In this instance, the amount of sodium is over 40% of the daily value.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 Nuggets
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
390 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
25g |
39% |
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Saturated Fat |
5g |
25% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
55mg |
19% |
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Sodium |
990mg |
42% |
|
Carbohydrates |
23g |
8% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
8% |
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Total Sugars |
0g | |
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Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
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Protein |
18g |
%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.
The nuggets are cooked in a shared fryer used to cook other food items. As such, 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