Chicken nuggets: calories and nutrition facts
Chicken nuggets has 250 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 6 Nuggets (100 g), has 250 kcal.
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 15.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 19.4 g
- Fat
- 11.6 g
Per 100 g
Chicken nuggets: how many calories?
Chicken nuggets has 250 kcal per 100 g, with 15.6 g protein, 19.4 g carbs and 11.6 g fat. A 100 g serving (6 Nuggets) has 250 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
- Protein26%
- Carbohydrates32%
- Fat43%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 15.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 19.4 g
- Fat
- 11.6 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Fat | 11.6 g | 11.6 g |
| of which saturated fat | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.4 g | 19.4 g |
| of which sugars | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 15.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg | 547 mg |
| Water | 48.6 g | 48.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 270 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 25 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(250 kcal) | 13% |
| Fat(11.6 g) | 17% |
| of which saturated fat(2.7 g) | 13% |
| Carbohydrates(19.4 g) | 7% |
| of which sugars(1.3 g) | 1% |
| Protein(15.6 g) | 31% |
| Salt(1.37 g) | 23% |
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 (6 Nuggets) has 250 kcal.
Chicken nuggets: how much protein?
Chicken nuggets contains 15.6 g of protein per 100 g, 31% of the 50 g reference intake.
Chicken nuggets: how much fibre?
Chicken nuggets provides 2.4 g of fibre per 100 g, 10% 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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