How many calories is Chicken Nuggets?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets has 261 calories.

How much protein is in Chicken Nuggets?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets has 14 grams of protein.

How many calories are in 100g of Chicken Nuggets?

100g of Chicken Nuggets has 307 calories and 16 grams of protein.

What is a standard serving for Chicken Nuggets?

A standard serving of Chicken Nuggets is 1 piece (85g), which has 261 calories and 14 grams of protein.

How do I estimate my portion of Chicken Nuggets?

The easiest way is to estimate the main calorie drivers separately: number of nuggets, nugget size and dipping sauce. If you don't know how much Chicken Nuggets you ate, or whether you had a piece, plate, bowl or cup, download Welling and it will help estimate the portion for you.

Chicken Nuggets

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1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets contains 261 calories and 14 grams of protein

Amount

Serving

Other servings:

261 calories

per 1 piece (85g)

Protein 14g

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Nutrition Facts for 1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets

Nutrition per serving of Chicken Nuggets. Values other than calories and protein are available in the Welling app.
Calories	261 kcal
Protein	14g
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Macro Ratio for Chicken Nuggets

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories is Chicken Nuggets?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets has 261 calories.
How much protein is in Chicken Nuggets?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nuggets has 14 grams of protein.
How many calories are in 100g of Chicken Nuggets?: 100g of Chicken Nuggets has 307 calories and 16 grams of protein.
What is a standard serving for Chicken Nuggets?: A standard serving of Chicken Nuggets is 1 piece (85g), which has 261 calories and 14 grams of protein.
How do I estimate my portion of Chicken Nuggets?: The easiest way is to estimate the main calorie drivers separately: number of nuggets, nugget size and dipping sauce. If you don't know how much Chicken Nuggets you ate, or whether you had a piece, 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