McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets (6 Pieces)
The famed Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s are made from all white chicken meat without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Choose from a variety of dipping sauces, including Tangy Barbecue, Creamy Ranch, or Honey Mustard, among others.
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 a six-piece order of McDonald’s McNuggets.
McDonald’s McNuggets Nutritional Information
The nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on one serving measured as six chicken nuggets.
Nutrition Info
250 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
13% |
med |
|
Sodium |
22% |
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 and your daily value may be higher or lower.
Calories
One serving of 6 McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets has 250 total calories.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories by macronutrient in one serving of chicken nuggets:
Over half of the total calories are derived from total fats. Carbohydrates make up nearly one quarter of the total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.
6 McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinCalories may vary depending on choice and amount of dipping sauce.
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES
Sodium
Each serving of six chicken McNuggets contains 500 milligrams of sodium. That is considered high.
Based on the total amount of sodium per serving, there are approximately 83 milligrams of sodium in a single chicken nugget.
Here are the nutrition facts for an order of 6 McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, including the comparison information for the amount of calories and nutrients in a 4-piece and 10-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%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
25mg (8%) |
40mg (13%) |
65mg (21%) |
|
Sodium |
340mg (15%) |
500mg (22%) |
850mg (37%) |
|
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.
McDonald’s Nuggets Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients used in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets recipe.
Ingredients in chicken nuggets: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 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate?
Sodium Acid Pryophosphate (sometimes referred to as SAPP) is an inorganic water-soluble compound comprised of sodium cations and pyrophosphate anion.
The raw material in phosphates is phosphoric acid. SAPP is created through a manufactured process of neutralizing phosphoric acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.
The result is monosodium phosphate. Dehydrated monosodium phosphate is SAPP.
It is commonly used in the food industry as a leavening acid in breads and other baked goods.
The additive produces gas and increases the volume of dough, which is the primary reason it’s an important additive in self-rising flour and baking powder.
In short, sodium acid pryophosphate is an inorganic compound used as leavening agent and/or to enhance flavor and color.
Brief Definitions 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.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Nutrition Facts Summary: Fast Food Nuggets
Here is a table summarizing the nutrition facts of chicken nuggets available at select fast food restaurants.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by restaurant, calories, fat, carbohydrates, or protein.
Nutrition Facts Comparison of Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
| 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