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Calories in Chicken nuggets

Chicken nuggets contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 6 nuggets (96 g) — carries about 284 kcal.

Breading and frying nearly double the chicken’s calories.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving — 6 nuggets (96 g)
Calories296 kcal284 kcal
Protein15 g14 g
Fat18 g17 g
Carbohydrates18 g17 g

How much exercise burns one serving?

Brisk walking

~71 minutes

Running

~28 minutes

Approximate, for a ~284 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chicken nuggets?

Chicken nuggets contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 6 nuggets (96 g) — carries about 284 kcal.

How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does chicken nuggets have?

Per 100 g: 15 g protein, 18 g fat and 18 g carbohydrates. That makes chicken nuggets a good protein source.

Is chicken nuggets suitable for a diet?

Carefully — 296 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (6 nuggets (96 g)) is ~284 kcal. Breading and frying nearly double the chicken’s calories.

How much does one serving of chicken nuggets weigh?

The typical serving is 6 nuggets (96 g) — about 96 g, which equals ~284 kcal.

How much exercise burns one serving of chicken nuggets?

Roughly 71 minutes of brisk walking or 28 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).

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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.

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