How many calories in Chicken nuggets?
Chicken nuggets, 6 nuggets (96 g): about 295 calories, with 15 g protein, 14 g carbs and 20 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 260 to 330 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 6 nuggets (96 g) | 4 nuggets (64 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 307 kcal | 295 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 15.9 g | 15 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 14.9 g | 14 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 20.4 g | 20 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1 g | 1 g |
What makes Chicken nuggets higher or lower in calories?
Breading and frying oil drive the calories (fat ranges from about 13 to 23 g per 100 g). Fast-food nuggets run about 307 kcal per 100 g, frozen about 298, baked school-style about 270, and white-meat-only about 261.
Tips for a lighter portion
- Six fast-food nuggets (96 g) are about 295 kcal and ten (160 g) about 490 kcal, before any dipping sauce.
- Whole-grain baked school-lunch nuggets are 270 kcal per 100 g with 12.9 g fat vs 307 and 20.4 g for fast-food nuggets.
How long to burn off 6 nuggets?
72min · Walking
26min · Running
37min · CyclingFor a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).
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Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
