Burger King Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts Review

Buger King Chicken Nuggets are made with white meat chicken that’s coated in a special seasoning and fried to a crispy exterior. Select from a variety of dipping sauces, 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 detailed nutritional information about Burger King’s chicken nuggets. A table at the end of the report compares nutrition facts for chicken bites and nuggets at popular fast food restaurants.

4 Burger King chicken nuggets and summary nutrition facts.

Burger King Chicken Nuggets Nutritional Info

Nutritional value is based on order size. Burger King offers three sizes: 4-Piece, 8-Piece, and 16-Piece.

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in one serving compares to the recommended daily limit.

As the table below shows, an order of 4 or more chicken nuggets from Burger King is high in sodium. Consuming 8 or more nuggets is also high in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol.

% Daily Value

Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.

Red indicates %DV is high

	4 nuggets	8 nuggets	16 nuggets
Saturated Fat	13%	25%	50%
Cholesterol	10%	18%	37%
Sodium	21%	43%	86%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

An 8-piece order of chicken nuggets is high in saturated fat and sodium.
A 16-piece order is also high in dietary cholesterol.

Calories

One chicken nugget has approximately 48 calories
A 4-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 190 calories
An 8-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 390 calories
A 16-piece order of Burger King chicken nuggets has 770 calories

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient for each order size.

Calories by Macronutrient

	4 Nuggets	8 Nuggets	16 Nuggets
Calories from Fat	110	225	445
Calories from Total Carbs	45	95	180
Calories from Protein	35	70	145
Total Calories	190	390	770

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King fast food restaurant. Calories will vary with the addition of a dipping sauce.

Over half of the total calories are derived from 12 grams of dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up 24% of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.

Burger King Chicken Nuggets

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

fat

58%

carbohydrates

24%

Protein

18%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 190 CALORIES (4 Nuggets)

Run 15 minutes
Walk 1 hour
Swim 30 minutes

Calories in Dipping Sauces

One container of dipping sauce can increase calories up to 150, 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

FAST FOOD FRIES NUTRITION REVIEW

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Dietary Fats

The amount of saturated fat in Burger King fried chicken nuggets is high.

Here is a summary of the amount of total fat and saturated fat in each order size. The comparison to the FDA-recommended daily limits illustrates the daily value per serving.

Amount of Fat and Daily Value

	4 Nuggets	8 Nuggets	16 Nuggets
Total Fat	12g	25g	49g
Daily Limit	78g	78g	78g
Daily Value	15%	32%	63%

Saturated Fat	2.5g	5g	10g
Daily Limit	20g	20g	20g
Daily Value	13%	25%	50%

Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.

The amount of total fat (25 grams) in 8 chicken nuggets equates to 32% of the recommended limit of dietary fats (78 grams) for an entire day.
10 grams of saturated fat in a 16 piece order is half the daily recommended limit

8 Burger King chicken nuggets and nutrition facts summary.

Cholesterol and Sodium

One serving of four nuggets contains 30 milligrams of cholesterol, approximately 10% of the recommended daily limit of 300mg.

Burger King’s chicken nuggets are high in sodium. The smallest order size of four nuggets has 490 milligrams of sodium. On average, each chicken bite has 120 milligrams of sodium.

To put that into context, an order of four nuggets contains approximately 20% of the daily value recommended by the FDA. An 8 piece order has double the amount of sodium.

490mg of sodium in four chicken nuggets is high

Multiple chicken nuggets from Burger King. — There are 48 calories in each Burger King chicken nugget.

Compare nutritional value in the crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box. Check the amount of sodium and saturated fat to determine if the fast food side dish is the right option for your diet plan.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving in 1 Order (%DV)

Red indicates %DV is high.

	4 Pieces	8 Pieces	16 Pieces
Calories	190	390	770
Total Fat	12g (15%)	25g (32%)	49g (63%)
Saturated Fat	2.5g (13%)	5g (25%)	10g (50%)
Trans Fat	0g	0g	0g
Cholesterol	30mg (10%)	55mg (18%)	110mg (37%)
Sodium	490mg (21%)	990mg (43%)	1980mg (86%)
Carbohydrates	12g (4%)	23g (8%)	45g (16%)
Dietary Fiber	1g (4%)	2g (7%)	3g (11%)
Total Sugars	0g	0g	0g
Added Sugars	0g (0%)	0g (0%)	0g (0%)
Protein	9g	18g	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.

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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.

If you have a food allergy, check the Burger King allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

Fast Food Chicken Nuggets

Popular Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts

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 data table below summarizes the nutrition facts for popular fast food chicken nuggets, strips, 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
Chick-fil-A	Chicken Nuggets (8pc)	250	11g	11g	27g	1210mg
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
Wendy's	Crispy Nuggets (10pc)	450	29g	23g	25g	950mg
Shake Shack	Chicken Bites (6pc)	300	19g	15g	17g	780mg
Shake Shack	Chicken Bites (10pc)	510	32g	26g	29g	1,300mg

Burger King chicken nuggets with nutrition facts summary for a 16-piece order.

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.