Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) Calories & NutritionMcDonald's India
McDonald's India’s Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) has 253 calories and 15 g of protein, with 14.3 g of fat.
Source: McDonald's India’s official nutrition information · checked October 12, 2026
- Calories
- 253
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- —
- Fat
- 14.3 g
The source doesn’t list all three macros, so we can’t show the calorie split.
13%
of a 2,000-calorie day
Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | not listed |
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | not listed |
| Sugar | not listed |
| Sodium | 470 mg |
“Not listed” means McDonald's India’s nutrition information doesn’t give that number.
Calories in 1 to 10 pieces of McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets
Worked out from the 6-piece numbers (42 calories per piece). Pieces vary in size, so these are estimates.
| Pieces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | 42 | 2.5 g | — | 2.4 g |
| 2 pc | 84 | 5 g | — | 4.8 g |
| 3 pc | 127 | 7.5 g | — | 7.2 g |
| 4 pc | 169 | 10 g | — | 9.5 g |
| 5 pc | 211 | 12.5 g | — | 11.9 g |
| 6 pc(listed) | 253 | 15 g | — | 14.3 g |
| 8 pc | 337 | 20 g | — | 19.1 g |
| 10 pc | 422 | 25 g | — | 23.8 g |
Is it a good protein pick?
It gives 5.9 g of protein per 100 calories, #3 of 55 McDonald's India items we list. Here’s how it does on the same goal rules we use on the McDonald's India page:
- Muscle gain: doesn’t fitThe most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Fat loss: doesn’t fitLots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- GLP-1 friendly: doesn’t fitSmaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
- Under 500 calories: fitsThe highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
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Compare with similar items at other chains
How Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) stacks up against the closest match at other chains.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) McDonald's India (this page) | 253 | 15 g | 5.9 |
| Chicken Nuggets (6 pc)Burger King India | 219 | 13.7 g | 6.3 |
| Chicken Nuggets (9 pc)Burger King India | 328 | 20.5 g | 6.3 |
| Chicken Nuggets (4 pc)Burger King India | 146 | 9.1 g | 6.2 |
| Boneless Chicken Wings Peri Peri SeasoningDomino's India | 262 | 16.7 g | 6.4 |
How long to walk off 253 calories?
A rough guide using the Compendium of Physical Activities (calories ≈ MET × body weight in kg × hours). Your real burn depends on your body and pace.
| Body weight | Brisk walk | Run (6 mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 132 lb (60 kg) | about 55 min | about 25 min |
| 176 lb (80 kg) | about 40 min | about 20 min |
Brisk walking = Walking, brisk, 3.5–3.9 mph (5.6–6.3 km/h) (MET 4.8); running = Running, 6 mph (9.7 km/h, 10 min/mile) (MET 9.3). Try your own weight in our calories burned calculator.
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How many calories are in McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (6 pc)?
McDonald's India’s Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) has 253 calories and 15 g of protein, with 14.3 g of fat. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day. Source: McDonald's India’s official nutrition information, checked October 12, 2026.
How much protein is in McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (6 pc)?
It has 15 g of protein, or 5.9 g per 100 calories. That ranks #3 of 55 McDonald's India items we list by protein per calorie.
How many calories are in 5 pieces of McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets?
About 211 calories and 12.5 g of protein, calculated from the 6-piece numbers (about 42 calories per piece). Pieces vary in size, so treat this as an estimate.
Is McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) good for weight loss?
It doesn’t meet our fat-loss rule (600 calories or less with at least 6 g of protein per 100 calories). It can still fit your day if your other meals leave room for it.
Where do these numbers come from?
From McDonald's India’s official nutrition information, checked October 12, 2026. Recipes and portions change, so check the chain’s latest info if you need exact numbers.
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Source
Nutrition data from McDonald's India’s official nutrition information, checked October 12, 2026.