Calories in 1/4 Cup of Chicken Nuggets
1/4 cup of chicken nuggets (35 g) has 107 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.6 g of protein, 7.1 g of fat and 5.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 21% protein, 60% fat and 19% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of chicken nuggets has 215 calories. Burning 107 calories takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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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 |
| 1/4 cup | 35 g | 107 | 5.6 g | 7.1 g | 5.2 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 1/4 cup of chicken nuggets?
1/4 cup of chicken nuggets weighs about 35 g and has 107 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of chicken nuggets?
1/4 cup of chicken nuggets has 5.6 g of protein, which is 11% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of chicken nuggets?
1/4 cup of chicken nuggets has 5.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much chicken nuggets is 100 calories?
100 calories of chicken nuggets is 33 g, about 2 chicken nuggets.
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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.