Calories in 4 Burger King Chicken Nuggets
Made with white meat chicken, these bite sized snacks are coated in a special seasoning and fried to a crisp. The breading contains wheat. You can choose a side sauce such as BBQ, sweet & sour, honey mustard, or ranch.
A 4-piece serving of the chicken nuggets has 190 calories, 12 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates, and 9 grams protein.
Read this guide for more detailed nutritional information in Burger King chicken nuggets. We also provide a chart below so you can compare nutrition facts for similar chicken dishes at other fast food restaurants.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories in Chicken Nuggets
A four piece order of nuggets contains 190 calories. Over half of the total calories are derived from fat.
Specifically, there are approximately 12 grams of dietary fat that contribute about 58% of the total calories. Carbohydrates make up 24% of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.
- Fat: 110 calories
- Carbs: 45 calories
- Protein: 35 calories
- Total: 190 calories in four nuggets
Calories per Chicken Nugget
There are approximately 48 calories in a single chicken nugget.
As such, an 8-piece order contains approximately 380 calories.
Calories in Dipping Sauce
One container of dipping sauce will add up to 150 calories, depending on the selected sauce.
- Sweet & Sour dipping sauce has 46 calories
- BBQ dipping sauce has 50 calories
- Buffalo dipping sauce has 82 calories
- Honey Mustard dipping sauce has 89 calories
- Hidden Valley Ranch dipping sauce has 135 calories
- Zesty dipping sauce has 152 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King. Calories listed exclude any dipping sauce.
Cholesterol
It’s important to note the amount of both cholesterol and sodium in the chicken nuggets. One serving of four nuggets contains 30 milligrams of cholesterol, which is about 10% of the total daily value (based on 2,000 a calorie diet).
Sodium
In addition, there are 490 milligrams of sodium in a four piece serving. That’s over 100 milligrams of sodium per nugget.
To put that into context, an order of four nuggets contains approximately 20% of the daily value recommended by the FDA. That’s high for a single menu item, especially one that is often consumed as a side dish.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 4 Chicken Nuggets
CALORIES
190TOTAL FAT
12g(19%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
12g(4%DV)
PROTEIN
9g(18%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g (13%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg (10%DV) |
| Sodium | 490mg (21%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%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
The chicken nuggets are made with ingredients that contain soy and wheat.
In addition, this meal is cooked in the same fryer that is used to cook other menu items, including those that may contain fish, egg, milk, or nuts.
Chicken Nugget Nutrition Comparison
Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts Summary
When comparing the nutritional value of Burger King’s chicken nuggets to similar dishes offered at fast food restaurants, it’s best to find comparable serving sizes. The chart we offer below summarizes the basic nutrition facts for popular chicken nuggets and bites.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 390 | 25g | 23g | 18g | 990mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (10pc) | 510 | 32g | 26g | 29g | 1,300mg |
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 image source: Burger King.
