How many calories is Chicken Nugget?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nugget has 233 calories.

How much protein is in Chicken Nugget?

1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nugget has 7 grams of protein.

How many calories are in 100g of Chicken Nugget?

100g of Chicken Nugget has 275 calories and 9 grams of protein.

What is a standard serving for Chicken Nugget?

A standard serving of Chicken Nugget is 1 piece (85g), which has 233 calories and 7 grams of protein.

How do I estimate my portion of Chicken Nugget?

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 Nugget you ate, or whether you had a piece, palm, ounce or fist, download Welling and it will help estimate the portion for you.

Chicken Nugget

McDonald's

1 piece (85g) of McDonald's Chicken Nugget contains 233 calories and 7 grams of protein

Amount

Serving

Other servings:

233 calories

per 1 piece (85g)

Protein 7g

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

Nutrition per serving of McDonald's Chicken Nugget. Values other than calories and protein are available in the Welling app.
Calories	233 kcal
Protein	7g
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Macro Ratio for McDonald's Chicken Nugget

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories is Chicken Nugget?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nugget has 233 calories.
How much protein is in Chicken Nugget?: 1 piece (85g) of Chicken Nugget has 7 grams of protein.
How many calories are in 100g of Chicken Nugget?: 100g of Chicken Nugget has 275 calories and 9 grams of protein.
What is a standard serving for Chicken Nugget?: A standard serving of Chicken Nugget is 1 piece (85g), which has 233 calories and 7 grams of protein.
How do I estimate my portion of Chicken Nugget?: 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 Nugget you ate, or whether you had a piece, palm, ounce or fist, 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