Chicken Nuggets Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 6 nuggets (96g)

Tracking chicken nuggets? Expect 295 calories per 6 nuggets (96g), with 15.3g of protein, 14.3g of carbs, and 19.6g of fat. The full micronutrient picture and goal-fit notes follow, with figures drawn from USDA FoodData Central.

Chicken Nuggets nutrition facts

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Dipping sauces are logged separately — a packet of barbecue or ranch can add 50-140 kcal on top of the nuggets themselves.

How does chicken nuggets fit your goals?

Chicken nuggets delivers a balanced macro profile (15.3g protein / 14.3g carbs / 19.6g fat per 6 nuggets (96g)), which makes it easy to fit into almost any tracking plan. Foods like this are particularly useful as base ingredients in meal prep, because they don't lock you into a specific macro split — you can pair them with whatever your daily target needs more of.

Diet-wise, chicken nuggets fits low-carb eating patterns.

Micronutrients worth noting

Chicken nuggets doesn't stand out on micronutrients at this serving size. Worth flagging on the other side of the ledger: a serving carries 25% of the daily sodium limit, which matters if you eat it often.

How chicken nuggets compares to other meals & dishes

Tracking chicken nuggets in Bento Bunny

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