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Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece) calories & nutrition
The McDonald's Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece) has 980 calories, 52 g protein, 56 g carbs and 61 g fat (332 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 is a heavy pick: 980 calories is 49% of a 2,000 calorie day. The 20 Chicken McNuggets has 830 calories with 46 g of protein.
#14 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at McDonald's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 20 Chicken McNuggetsChicken and Sandwiches · 20 | 830 | 46 g | 51 g | 49 g | 1,700 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mccrispy Strips (3 Piece)Breakfast · 198 g | 400 | 31 g | 24 g | 20 g | 1,320 mg |
 Mccrispy Strips (4 Piece)Breakfast · 264 g | 530 | 41 g | 32 g | 26 g | 1,760 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the McDonald's Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece)?
The McDonald's Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece) has 980 calories (332 g), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece)?
52 g of protein, or 5.3 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #14 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece)?
56 g of carbs (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar) and 61 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece)?
2,090 mg, 91% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the McDonald's Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets (20 Piece) good for weight loss?
It is a heavy pick: 980 calories is 49% of a 2,000 calorie day. The 20 Chicken McNuggets has 830 calories with 46 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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