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Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) — 10 pieces (160g)S
Fast Food · #5 of 55

Chicken McNuggets (10 pc)

10 pieces (160g) · Chicken

61/100S tier
Calories41
Protein24g
Fiber1.5g
Sodium79mg
Sugar0g

Graded S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 24g protein in tempura form — the sodium is the real cost.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (10 pieces (160g))
Calories41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g31%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 790mg34%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 24g48%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 61

Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sodium ×2076
Protein ×2039
Fiber ×106
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#5 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) healthy?

It grades S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 55 fast food in our system. 24g protein in tempura form — the sodium is the real cost.

How many calories are in Chicken McNuggets (10 pc)?

41 calories per serving (10 pieces (160g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.