How many calories in chicken nuggets?
Per 100 g, chicken nuggets provides about 296 kcal. But what matters is your real portion — and its size varies. Here are the reference values, common portions, and an honest range.
265–325 kcal · 6 nuggets6 nuggets (≈ 100 g) ≈ 296 kcal, i.e. a range of 265–325 kcal depending on size. A single to-the-gram number would be misleading.
Nutrition facts per 100 g
Calories per portion
Indicative reference values (e.g. ANSES Ciqual / USDA FoodData Central); real products vary.
Estimate chicken nuggets from a photo, without weighing
With Volumeal, photograph your plate: chicken nuggets is identified and its portion estimated, with a confidence range rather than a fake exact number. You can correct the portion in one tap to tighten the estimate.
To set your target, use the calorie calculator. For the full method, see how to count calories from a photo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories in 6 nuggets?＋
About 296 kcal (6 nuggets, ≈ 100 g), with a range of 265 to 325 kcal depending on real size.
What is the value per 100 g of chicken nuggets?＋
About 296 kcal per 100 g, with 15 g protein, 16 g carbs and 19 g fat (reference values).
Do I need to weigh this food?＋
No: photograph your meal with Volumeal and the portion is estimated for you, with a confidence range.