Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10 pc): 640 calories
- 51gProtein
- 50gCarbs
- 26gFat
- 2,140mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Taco Bell Nutrition Information (U.S., tacobell.com table served by Nutritionix), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Taco Bell official allergen information.
Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pc | 320 | 26g | 25g | 13g | 1,080mg | 1.5g | 0g | 3g | 16% |
| 10 pc | 640 | 51g | 50g | 26g | 2,140mg | 3g | 0g | 5g | 32% |
The Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day and 93% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Crispy Chicken Nuggets ranks
- The Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) is the 4th highest in calories of the 20 items in the Taco Bell “Specialties, Nachos & Chicken” menu, and 2nd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 44 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 9th highest in calories; their average is 480 calories.
How to make a Taco Bell order lighter
- Order the Cantina Chicken Bowl instead: 60 fewer calories, 26g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) takes about 144 minutes of brisk walking, 67 minutes of running (5 mph) or 67 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie nuggets and tenders at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Popeyes Chicken Tenders Classic or Spicy (5 pc): 650 calories, 58g protein
- KFC Popcorn Chicken: 620 calories, 23g protein
- McDonald's McCrispy Strips (4 pc): 530 calories, 41g protein
- Wendy's Chicken Nuggets (10 pc): 430 calories, 23g protein
- Dairy Queen Chicken Strips (3 pc, strips only): 430 calories, 19g protein
Questions people ask
The Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) has 640 calories, with 51g of protein, 50g of carbs and 26g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
5 pc: 320; 10 pc: 640 calories.
The Cantina Chicken Bowl has 580 calories, 60 fewer, but less protein (26g vs 51g).
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