Calories in Chicken Nuggets
1 chicken nugget (16 g) has 49 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 2.4 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, chicken nuggets has 307 calories.
Most of the calories in chicken nuggets come from fat (60%). Chicken nuggets is a good source of protein, with 16 g per 100 g and high in sodium (594 mg per 100 g). It has more calories per gram than 94% of the 234 chicken and poultry in our database.
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Chicken Nuggets calories by serving size
Common amounts of chicken nuggets with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chicken nugget | 16 g | 49 | 2.5 g | 3.3 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 87 | 4.5 g | 5.8 g | 4.2 g |
| 2 chicken nuggets | 32 g | 98 | 5.1 g | 6.5 g | 4.8 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 154 | 8 g | 10 g | 7.5 g |
| 1/2 cup | 70 g | 215 | 11 g | 14 g | 10 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 307 | 16 g | 20 g | 15 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 348 | 18 g | 23 g | 17 g |
| 1 cup | 140 g | 430 | 22 g | 29 g | 21 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 614 | 32 g | 41 g | 30 g |
Chicken Nuggets vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other chicken and poultry.
Chicken Nuggets: common questions
How many calories are in 1 chicken nugget?
1 chicken nugget (16 g) has 49 calories.
How many calories are in 100 grams of chicken nuggets?
100 grams of chicken nuggets has 307 calories, 16 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets has 16 g of protein per 100 g. 1 chicken nugget gives you 2.5 g.
Is chicken nuggets high in calories?
Chicken nuggets has 307 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 94% of the 234 chicken and poultry in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 651 g of it.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706093. Original description: Chicken nuggets, from fast food. Portion weights are USDA household measures.