How many calories is Chicken McNuggets?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken McNuggets has 257 calories.

How much protein is in Chicken McNuggets?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken McNuggets has 13 grams of protein.

How many calories are in 100g of Chicken McNuggets?

100g of Chicken McNuggets has 302 calories and 16 grams of protein.

What is a standard serving for Chicken McNuggets?

A standard serving of Chicken McNuggets is 1 piece (85g), which has 257 calories and 13 grams of protein.

How do I estimate my portion of Chicken McNuggets?

The easiest way is to estimate the main calorie drivers separately: number of pieces, pack count (e.g. 4, 8, 12), dipping sauces used and sides eaten with it. If you don't know how much Chicken McNuggets you ate, or whether you had a piece, serving, plate, bowl or cup, download Welling and it will help estimate the portion for you.

Chicken McNuggets

McDonald's

1 piece (85g) of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets contains 257 calories and 13 grams of protein

Amount

Serving

Other servings:

257 calories

per 1 piece (85g)

Protein 13g

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Nutrition Facts for 1 piece (85g) of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets

Nutrition per serving of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. Values other than calories and protein are available in the Welling app.
Calories	257 kcal
Protein	13g
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Carbs	View in app
Fiber	View in app
Sugar	View in app
Sodium	View in app

Macro Ratio for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories is Chicken McNuggets?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken McNuggets has 257 calories.
How much protein is in Chicken McNuggets?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken McNuggets has 13 grams of protein.
How many calories are in 100g of Chicken McNuggets?: 100g of Chicken McNuggets has 302 calories and 16 grams of protein.
What is a standard serving for Chicken McNuggets?: A standard serving of Chicken McNuggets is 1 piece (85g), which has 257 calories and 13 grams of protein.
How do I estimate my portion of Chicken McNuggets?: The easiest way is to estimate the main calorie drivers separately: number of pieces, pack count (e.g. 4, 8, 12), dipping sauces used and sides eaten with it. If you don't know how much Chicken McNuggets you ate, or whether you had a piece, serving, plate, bowl or cup, download Welling and it will help estimate the portion for you.

Sources and methodology

Nutrition values are reviewed and compiled from published food composition data, the sources listed below, and Welling’s own nutrition database. Values are based on common serving sizes and may vary by portion size, ingredients, cooking method, and restaurant preparation.

References

USDA FoodData Central (opens in a new tab) US Department of Agriculture
EFSA food composition data (opens in a new tab) European Food Safety Authority
Energy and Nutrient Composition of Food (SG FoodID) (opens in a new tab) Health Promotion Board, Singapore
Nutrient Information Inquiry System (opens in a new tab) Centre for Food Safety, Hong Kong
MenuStat (opens in a new tab) Restaurant menu nutrition data, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Welling food database Welling's own food and serving size data

Last updated: September 29, 2026