Chicken nuggets: calories and nutrition facts
Chicken nuggets has 247 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Serving (6 nuggets) (100 g), has 247 kcal.
- Calories
- 247 kcal
- Protein
- 13.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g
- Fat
- 13.2 g
Per 100 g
Chicken nuggets: how many calories?
Chicken nuggets has 247 kcal per 100 g, with 13.1 g protein, 18 g carbs and 13.2 g fat. A 100 g serving (1 Serving (6 nuggets)) has 247 kcal. That is more than the average for Starters & Mains (171 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein22%
- Carbohydrates30%
- Fat49%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 247 kcal
- Protein
- 13.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g
- Fat
- 13.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal | 247 kcal |
| Fat | 13.2 g | 13.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 18 g |
| of which sugars | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 13.1 g |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 676 mg |
| Water | 51.5 g | 51.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 16 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 215 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 24 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(247 kcal) | 12% |
| Fat(13.2 g) | 19% |
| of which saturated fat(2.4 g) | 12% |
| Carbohydrates(18 g) | 7% |
| of which sugars(0.2 g) | 0% |
| Protein(13.1 g) | 26% |
| Salt(1.69 g) | 28% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Chicken nuggets: frequently asked questions
Chicken nuggets: how many calories per serving?
A 100 g serving (1 Serving (6 nuggets)) has 247 kcal.
Chicken nuggets: how much protein?
Chicken nuggets contains 13.1 g of protein per 100 g, 26% of the 50 g reference intake.
Chicken nuggets: how much fibre?
Chicken nuggets provides 1.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 7% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Chicken nuggets: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 40 g of this food.
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