How Many Calories Are in a 10 Piece Chicken McNugget Meal from McDonald’s?

Chicken McNuggets are a popular menu item at McDonald’s. But many people wonder just how many calories are in an order of 10 McNuggets. In this article, we’ll break down the nutrition facts and calories for a 10 piece Chicken McNugget meal from McDonald’s.

An Overview of Chicken McNuggets

Little pieces of chicken that are breaded and fried. McDonald’s makes their McNuggets with only white meat chicken. The nuggets are covered in a tempura batter that gets crispy when they’re fried.

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets come in several sizes

• 4 piece
• 6 piece
• 10 piece
• 20 piece
• 40 piece

The 10 piece is one of the more common sizes people order. The nuggets typically come with a choice of dipping sauces like barbeque, sweet ‘n sour, honey mustard and more.

You can order Chicken McNuggets at McDonald’s by themselves or as part of a meal. The meals come with the nuggets, fries, and a drink.

Nutrition Facts for a 10 Piece Chicken McNugget Meal

Here are the nutrition facts for a McDonald’s 10 piece Chicken McNugget meal:

• Calories: 940
• Total Fat: 43g
• Carbs: 117g
• Protein: 37g

This meal includes 10 Chicken McNuggets, a medium order of fries and a medium Coke.

The majority of calories in this meal come from the Chicken McNuggets.

You can see more about the nutrition facts for just the 10 pieces of Chicken McNuggets here:

• Calories: 440
• Total Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
• Carbs: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 0g
• Protein: 24g
• Sodium: 840mg

The 10 nuggets alone contain 440 calories. Over half the calories (55%) come from fat.

The nuggets also provide 24g of protein. But they are high in sodium at 840mg.

Estimated Calories Burned

For every 440 calories in a 10-piece order of McNuggets, you’d have to:

• 39 minutes of running
• 63 minutes of walking

Clearly, the nuggets pack a lot of calories into a small package.

You could reduce the calories by opting for a 6 piece order instead. A 6 piece order has 270 calories, which is 170 fewer calories than the 10 piece.

Ingredients in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets contain the following ingredients:

• Boneless white chicken
• Water
• Vegetable oils (canola, corn, soybean)
• Enriched flour
• Bleached wheat flour
• Corn flour
• Modified starches (corn, wheat, rice, pea, corn)
• Salt
• Leavening agents
• Spices
• Yeast extract
• Lemon juice solids
• Dextrose
• Natural flavors

The nuggets contain wheat and soy-based ingredients. But they do not contain milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts or peanuts.

Are McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Healthy?

According to a survey on the Fast Food Nutrition website, only 27% of people consider a 10 piece order of Chicken McNuggets to be healthy.

The nuggets are high in calories, fat and sodium. But they can fit into a balanced diet when consumed in moderation. Selecting a smaller 6 piece size can help reduce the calorie intake.

Overall, Chicken McNuggets should be an occasional treat food rather than a regular part of your diet. When dining at McDonald’s, balance the nuggets with healthier side options like a salad or sliced apples.

A 10-piece serving of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets contains 410 calories, according to McDonald’s.

Region: US

A 10-piece Chicken McNuggets at McDonald’s typically costs around $5.60, but prices can vary by location.