How Much Does a Chicken Nugget Weigh?
A chicken nugget weighs about 16 grams (0.6 oz).
That is the USDA average for one chicken nugget, which has 49 calories and 2.5 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.
Chicken Nuggets Calorie Calculator
49cal
in 1 chicken nugget (16 g)Protein2.5 g21% of calories
Fat3.3 g60% of calories
Carbs2.4 g19% of calories
2% of a 2,000 calorie day
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Chicken Nuggets weight by size and measure
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chicken nugget | 16 g | 0.6 oz | 49 |
| 1 cup of chicken nuggets | 140 g | 4.9 oz | 430 |
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 much does a chicken nugget weigh?
About 16 g, or 0.6 oz.
How many calories are in a chicken nugget?
A chicken nugget has 49 calories.
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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.