McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets (10 Pieces)
One 10-piece serving of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets has 410 calories, 24 grams fat, 26 grams carbohydrates, and 23 grams protein.
Read this guide for an overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets.
McNuggets Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a 10 piece order of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, unless otherwise noted.
Nutrition Info
410 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
20% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
37% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how a nutrient in a single serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Individual needs vary based on weight, height, and physical activity, among other factors. Your daily value may be higher or lower.
Calories
One serving of ten McDonald’s chicken nuggets has 410 total calories.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up approximately 24% of the total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.
10 McDonald’s Chicken 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 410 CALORIES
Calories in McDonald’s Dipping Sauces
Total calories in this dish will vary depending on the selected dipping sauce. Here are the calories in each sauce option, per serving:
Total Fat
An order of ten nuggets contains 24 grams of total fat, including four grams of saturated fat.
Total fat and saturated fat have a 31% and 20% daily value, respectively. That is considered high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
There are 850 milligrams of sodium in a serving of ten chicken nuggets. With a 37% daily value, that is considered high.
On average, there are approximately 85 milligrams of sodium in each chicken nugget.
Here is the full list of nutrition facts for an order of 10 McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, including comparison information to the number of calories and nutrients in a 4-piece and 6-piece order.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Order of McNuggets (%DV)
|
4 Nuggets |
6 Nuggets |
10 Nuggets | |
|
Calories |
170 |
250 |
410 |
|
Total Fat |
10g (13%) |
15g (19%) |
24g (31%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
1.5g (8%) |
2.5g (12%) |
4g (20%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
25mg (8%) |
40mg (13%) |
65mg (21%) |
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Sodium |
340mg (15%) |
500mg (22%) |
850mg (37%) |
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Carbohydrates |
10g (4%) |
15g (6%) |
26g (9%) |
|
Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Added Sugars |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
|
Protein |
9g |
14g |
23g |
%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.
Learn more about the nutritional value in fast food appetizers and side dishes. Compare the nutrition facts for McDonald’s McNuggets to the chicken strips at Shake Shack and Jack in the Box. Check the ingredients, type of oil used, amount of saturated fat, and sodium levels then make an informed decisions about which meal is the best option for your diet.
Chicken Nuggets Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in an order of Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s.
Ingredients: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.
What is Thiamin Mononitrate?
During the production of certain foods such as breads and other baked goods, certain minerals and natural vitamins are stripped away to improve texture or shelf life.
For example, the bran and the germ are extracted from the wheat. In an effort to improve the nutritional value, food producers add back vitamins and minerals.
Thiamine Mononitrate is one of the supplements typically added back to processed flour. It’s a nitrate salt form of water-soluble vitamin B1.
Enriched flour will also typically contain Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), and Folic Acid (B9).
Natural food sources containing thiamine include whole grains, fish, and meat.
Summary Definitions of Select Ingredients
Allergens
McDonald’s McNuggets are made with wheat.
In addition, the chicken nuggets may be cooked in a common fryer that is also used to prepare other menu items that contain other common allergens.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets Comparison
The following table summarizes nutrition facts of chicken nuggets available at other popular fast food restaurants.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbohydrates, or protein. Click the plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| 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 |
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: McDonald’s