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Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece) calories & nutrition
The McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece) has 290 calories, 15 g protein, 17 g carbs and 18 g fat (100 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. 290 calories is 14% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#15 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 |
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More protein for about the same calories
 Egg McMuffinBreakfast · 138 g | 310 | 17 g | 30 g | 13 g | 770 mg |
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Questions
How many calories are in the McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece)?
The McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece) has 290 calories (100 g), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece)?
15 g of protein, or 5.2 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #15 of 36 McDonald's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece)?
17 g of carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 18 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece)?
630 mg, 27% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets® (6 Piece) good for weight loss?
It can fit. 290 calories is 14% 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.