The Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) has 30 fewer calories than the McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc).
| Nutrient | McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) | Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 | 380 |
| Protein | 23g | 40g |
| Carbs | 26g | 16g |
| Fat | 24g | 17g |
| Sodium | 850mg | 1,820mg |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 10.5g |
Highlighted: the better number in each row (fewer calories, carbs, fat and sodium; more protein). Chick-fil-A sells nuggets in 8 and 12 counts and McDonald's in 4, 6, 10 and 20, so this compares the closest sizes: 10 McNuggets against 12 Chick-fil-A nuggets.
Which one should you pick?
- Fewer calories: the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) (380).
- More protein: the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) (40g).
- More protein for its calories: the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) (10.5g per 100 calories).
- Less sodium: the McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) (850mg).
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc), with 410 calories against 380 for the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct).
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) has 23g of protein and the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) has 40g.
Both columns use each restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition values for the standard item, as in our calculators.
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