McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc): 410 calories
- 23gProtein
- 26gCarbs
- 24gFat
- 850mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked September 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pc | 170 | 9g | 10g | 10g | 340mg | 9% |
| 6 pc | 250 | 14g | 15g | 15g | 500mg | 13% |
| 10 pc | 410 | 23g | 26g | 24g | 850mg | 21% |
| 20 pc | 830 | 46g | 51g | 49g | 1,700mg | 42% |
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day and 37% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
As a meal
- 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets Meal: 1,000 calories with medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the Chicken McNuggets (6 pc) instead: 160 fewer calories, 14g protein.
- “Tangy Barbeque Sauce (1 cup)” adds 45 calories.
- “Sweet 'N Sour Sauce (1 cup)” adds 50 calories.
- “Creamy Ranch Sauce (1 cup)” adds 110 calories.
- “Honey Mustard Sauce (1 cup)” adds 60 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) takes about 92 minutes of brisk walking, 43 minutes of running (5 mph) or 43 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- Wendy's Chicken Nuggets (10 pc): 430 calories, 23g protein
- Dairy Queen Chicken Strips (3 pc, strips only): 430 calories, 19g protein
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct): 380 calories, 40g protein
- KFC Snacker: 350 calories, 15g protein
- Burger King Chicken Fries (12 pc): 340 calories, 20g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) has 410 calories, with 23g of protein, 26g of carbs and 24g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
4 pc: 170; 6 pc: 250; 10 pc: 410; 20 pc: 830 calories.
The Chicken McNuggets (6 pc) has 250 calories, 160 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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