McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets

The famed Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s are made with all white chicken meat that is breaded and fried. Choose from a variety of dipping sauces, such as Tangy Barbecue, Creamy Ranch, or Honey Mustard.
One serving of 6 Chicken McNuggets (excluding any sauce) has 250 calories, 15 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrates, and 14 grams protein.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s McNuggets.
McDonald’s McNuggets Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on order size: four, six, or ten pieces.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates how much of a nutrient is in the fast food nuggets, relative to the recommended limit for an individual who follows a 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Use the %DV to compare menu items and balance food choices throughout the day.
As shown in the chart below, six or more McDonald’s McNuggets delivers a high amount of sodium. The 10-piece order is also high in saturated fat.
% 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.791_809326-70> |
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8% 791_a19148-b0> |
12% 791_47c3ea-94> |
20% 791_ee889b-dd> |
Sodium 791_209d75-90> |
15% 791_548650-59> |
22% 791_31f722-44> |
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%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Here is a summary of total calories by order size.
There are about 40 calories per chicken nugget.
Review the table below for a summary of the calories by macronutrient in a 4-piece, 6-piece, and 10-piece order of McNuggets.
Calories by Macronutrient
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Calories from Fat 791_37474f-01> |
90 791_21a408-a6> |
135 791_2ce81c-28> |
215 791_91bf7a-ed> |
Calories from Total Carbs 791_35e323-40> |
40 791_da198d-55> |
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105 791_676a39-39> |
Calories from Protein 791_b36959-92> |
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170 791_1ac7fc-60> |
250 791_271238-13> |
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Over half of the total calories are derived from total dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up nearly one quarter of the total calories, and the remaining 22% is from protein.
McDonald’s McNuggets
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary by location and with the addition of any dipping sauce.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES (6 pieces)
Dietary Fats
Review the following table for a summary of (i) total fat and saturated fat, (ii) the recommended daily limit, and (iii) the %DV in each serving size of chicken McNuggets.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
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Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
Here are the nutrition facts for McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, based on each order size: 4-pieces, 6-pieces, and 10-pieces.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Order of McNuggets (%DV)
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Calories 791_ef4ee8-a5> |
170 791_71a85d-5d> |
250 791_06f5c8-ea> |
410 791_e30233-5c> |
Total Fat 791_77405f-7d> |
10g (13%) 791_d539d8-64> |
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Saturated Fat 791_43f101-17> |
1.5g (8%) 791_5ce400-2a> |
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Sodium 791_bf1f1c-8f> |
340mg (15%) 791_0d2855-9e> |
500mg (22%) 791_81d2b5-b6> |
850mg (37%) 791_7fe3ff-36> |
Carbohydrates 791_51a84b-d1> |
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%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.
A single chicken nugget contains approximately 85 milligrams of sodium.
McDonald’s Nuggets Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients used in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets recipe.
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White Boneless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil, Enriched Flour, Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Starch, Salt, Leavening, Spices, Yeast Extract, Lemon Juice Solids, Dextrose, Natural Flavors. 791_81f595-18> |

Brief Descriptions of Select Ingredients
Allergens
McDonald’s McNuggets are made with wheat.
Note that the product may also be cooked in a common fryer that is used to prepare other menu items that contain allergens.
If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for McDonald’s menu. Consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Nuggets
Here is a table summarizing the nutrition facts of chicken nuggets available at select fast food restaurants.
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Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
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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 |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s