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McChicken calories & nutrition
The McDonald's McChicken has 390 calories, 14 g protein, 38 g carbs and 21 g fat (139 g).
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 can fit. 390 calories is 20% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#30 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at McDonald's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 6 Chicken McNuggetsChicken and Sandwiches · 6 | 250 | 14 g | 15 g | 15 g | 500 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece)Chicken and Sandwiches · 100 g | 290 | 15 g | 17 g | 18 g | 630 mg |
 Egg McMuffinBreakfast · 138 g | 310 | 17 g | 30 g | 13 g | 770 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
 Mccrispy Strips (3 Piece)Breakfast · 198 g | 400 | 31 g | 24 g | 20 g | 1,320 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Double CheeseburgerBurgers · 164 g | 440 | 25 g | 34 g | 24 g | 1,120 mg |
10 Chicken McNuggetsChicken and Sandwiches · 10 | 410 | 23 g | 26 g | 24 g | 850 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the McDonald's McChicken?
The McDonald's McChicken has 390 calories (139 g), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the McChicken?
14 g of protein, or 3.6 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #30 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the McChicken?
38 g of carbs (1 g fiber, 4 g sugar) and 21 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the McChicken?
560 mg, 24% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the McDonald's McChicken good for weight loss?
It can fit. 390 calories is 20% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
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.