Calories in McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS
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McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS contains 302 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 6 pieces (95 g) provides about 287 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 20% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 46% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 22% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 302 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium M | 566 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0.08 g | |
| Protein M | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.4 mg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.88 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.89 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 272 mg | 22% |
| Potassium M | 252 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 59%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat19.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.3 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.035 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.99 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.025 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.052 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.016 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.053 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.015 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 47.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,263 kJ |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordita, meat | 296 | 17 g | 13.1 g | 19.4 g |
| Italian sandwich or sub, restaurant | 313 | 16.2 g | 16.4 g | 20 g |
| WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets | 326 | 16.5 g | 14.3 g | 22.6 g |
| Italian sandwich on white | 309 | 15.7 g | 18.9 g | 18.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers, from kids' menu | 330 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 20.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers | 325 | 18.7 g | 16.8 g | 20.3 g |
| Fast foods, english muffin, with egg, cheese, and sausage | 286 | 13.4 g | 17.4 g | 18.1 g |
| Italian sandwich on wheat | 308 | 16.4 g | 17.5 g | 18.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 302 kcal. 6 pieces (95 g): about 287 kcal. 4 pieces (64 g): about 193 kcal. 10 pieces (159 g): about 480 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in 6 pieces (95 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 15.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 19.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (46% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV), phosphorus (22% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (18% DV) and Vitamin B12 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 566 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has 302 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173297. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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