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20 Chicken McNuggets calories & nutrition
The McDonald's 20 Chicken McNuggets has 830 calories, 46 g protein, 51 g carbs and 49 g fat (20).
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
It is a heavy pick: 830 calories is 42% of a 2,000 calorie day. The Mccrispy Strips (3 Piece) has 400 calories with 31 g of protein.
#10 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at McDonald's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Mccrispy Strips (3 Piece)Breakfast · 198 g | 400 | 31 g | 24 g | 20 g | 1,320 mg |
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 Mccrispy Strips (4 Piece)Breakfast · 264 g | 530 | 41 g | 32 g | 26 g | 1,760 mg |
 Double Quarter Pounder w/ CheeseBurgers · 278 g | 740 | 48 g | 43 g | 42 g | 1,360 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
Double Quarter Pounder w/ CheeseBurgers · 278 g | 740 | 48 g | 43 g | 42 g | 1,360 mg |
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Questions
How many calories are in the McDonald's 20 Chicken McNuggets?
The McDonald's 20 Chicken McNuggets has 830 calories (20), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the 20 Chicken McNuggets?
46 g of protein, or 5.5 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #10 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the 20 Chicken McNuggets?
51 g of carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 49 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the 20 Chicken McNuggets?
1,700 mg, 74% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the McDonald's 20 Chicken McNuggets good for weight loss?
It is a heavy pick: 830 calories is 42% of a 2,000 calorie day. The Mccrispy Strips (3 Piece) has 400 calories with 31 g of protein.
Eat at McDonald's. Still lose weight.
At McDonald's, the 6 Chicken McNuggets is 250 calories and the Big Breakfast is 1,060. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
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Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from McDonald's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with McDonald's.