390 Calories in 8 Burger King Chicken Nuggets
An 8-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 390 calories, 25 grams fat, 23 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein. In addition, you will want to know that a single serving has 990 milligrams of sodium.
Read this guide for an in-depth look at the calories and nutrients in the chicken nuggets offered at Burger King.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
This post reviews calories and nutrition facts based on a single serving that’s measured as 8 pieces of breaded and fried chicken. Any reference to percentage daily value 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 chicken nuggets has 390 calories.
The highest portion of total calories is derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up nearly one quarter of the total calories. The remaining 18% is from protein.
- Fat: 225 calories
- Carbs: 95 calories
- Protein: 70 calories
- Total: 390 calories per serving
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
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.
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).
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.
Summary Dietary Fat Facts
Here is a quick summary about the dietary fat in an order of 8 Burger King Chicken Nuggets:
Sodium
There are 990 milligrams of sodium per serving of 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 Summary
Serving Size 8 Chicken Nuggets
CALORIES
390TOTAL FAT
25g(39%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
23g(8%DV)
PROTEIN
18g| Saturated Fat | 5g (25%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 55mg (19%DV) |
| Sodium | 990mg (42%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (8%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (0%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value 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
