Chicken nuggets calories
Chicken nuggets has about 302 calories per 100 g and 15.8 g of protein. An estimated piece (16 g) is about 48 kcal.
About 14% more calories per 100 g than the average of the 16 fast foods in this list (264 kcal).
| Calories per 100 g | 302 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein per 100 g | 15.8 g |
| Category | Fast Foods |
| USDA description | McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS |
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Weight basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 16 g | 48 kcal | App estimate |
| 1 serving | 96 g | 290 kcal | App estimate |
Household weights come from the app’s portion table, not necessarily USDA. Rows marked App estimate are estimates; your portion may differ. A serving is not a recommended amount to eat.
Calculate the amount you actually ate
For a measured 150 g of this same food and form: 302 × 150 ÷ 100 = about 453 kcal. Use the per-100-g value with your actual weight; a piece or bowl in the table is only a starting estimate.
Check the USDA description above before choosing a match. Raw, cooked and dry entries are not interchangeable, and a branded or mixed dish may have different ingredients. Missing nutrients are not zero. Read our sources and calculation method.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173297), public domain. Values are averages and can differ for a specific brand, recipe or cut. Estimates only; not medical advice.