McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (9 pc): Calories & Nutrition
McDonald's India’s Chicken Nuggets (9 pc) has 378 calories and 22.6 g of protein, with 23.6 g of carbs and 21.5 g of fat (144 g serving).
Source: FatSecret India · checked September 25, 2026
- Calories
- 378
- Protein
- 22.6 g
- Carbs
- 23.6 g
- Fat
- 21.5 g
Where the calories come from
- Protein
- 22.6 g (24%)
- Carbs
- 23.6 g (25%)
- Fat
- 21.5 g (51%)
19%
of a 2,000-calorie day
FatSecret India doesn’t include fiber, sugar, or sodium for this item.
Calories in 1 to 10 pieces of McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets
Worked out from the 9-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 | 2.6 g | 2.4 g |
| 2 pc | 84 | 5 g | 5.2 g | 4.8 g |
| 3 pc | 126 | 7.5 g | 7.9 g | 7.2 g |
| 4 pc | 168 | 10 g | 10.5 g | 9.6 g |
| 5 pc | 210 | 12.6 g | 13.1 g | 11.9 g |
| 6 pc | 252 | 15.1 g | 15.7 g | 14.3 g |
| 8 pc | 336 | 20.1 g | 21 g | 19.1 g |
| 9 pc(listed) | 378 | 22.6 g | 23.6 g | 21.5 g |
| 10 pc | 420 | 25.1 g | 26.2 g | 23.9 g |
Is it a good protein pick?
It gives 6 g of protein per 100 calories, #2 of 36 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.
Top protein picks at McDonald's India
Nothing on the menu we list beats this for protein at similar calories. These are the chain’s best protein-per-calorie items.
How long to walk off 378 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 80 min | about 40 min |
| 176 lb (80 kg) | about 60 min | about 30 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 (9 pc)?
McDonald's India’s Chicken Nuggets (9 pc) has 378 calories and 22.6 g of protein, with 23.6 g of carbs and 21.5 g of fat (144 g serving). That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day. Source: FatSecret India, checked September 25, 2026.
How much protein is in McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (9 pc)?
It has 22.6 g of protein, or 6 g per 100 calories. That ranks #2 of 36 McDonald's India items we list by protein per calorie.
How many calories are in 5 pieces of McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets?
About 210 calories and 12.6 g of protein, calculated from the 9-piece numbers (about 42 calories per piece). Pieces vary in size, so treat this as an estimate.
Is McDonald's India Chicken Nuggets (9 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; the swaps on this page give more protein for the calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
From FatSecret India, a third-party site, checked September 25, 2026. This item isn’t in the chain’s official data we checked, so the numbers may not match what you’re served.
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Source
These numbers come from FatSecret India, a third-party site, checked September 25, 2026. This item isn’t in McDonald's India’s official nutrition data we checked, so the numbers may not match what you’re served.