Carbs in 20 Chicken McNuggets

How many carbs are in 20 chicken mcnuggets?

20 Chicken McNuggets has 15g net carbs per 100g — 15.9g total carbs minus 0.9g fiber — plus 15.3g protein, 15.9g fat, and 262 calories. 20 piece order (McDonald's) works out to about 51g net carbs and 891 calories. That makes 20 chicken mcnuggets moderate in net carbs and lower than the typical fast-food item, which averages about 26.7g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, 20 chicken mcnuggets is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Manufacturer-reported values; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

20 Chicken McNuggets
15g
Net carbs
15.9g
Total carbs
0.9g
Fiber
15.3g
Protein
15.9g
Fat
262
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is 20 chicken mcnuggets keto-friendly?

Limit it

20 Chicken McNuggets is borderline for keto — it works only in small portions. It has 15g net carbs per 100g (15.9g total carbs − 0.9g fiber). A typical serving — 20 piece order (McDonald's) — is about 51g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
20 piece order (McDonald's)51g54.1g891
100 g (3.5 oz)15g15.9g262
1 oz (28 g)4.2g4.5g73

How many calories are in 20 chicken mcnuggets?

20 Chicken McNuggets has 262 calories per 100g. 20 piece order (McDonald's) has about 891 calories. That's alongside 15.3g protein, 15.9g fat, and 15g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories262
Total carbs15.9g
Net carbs15g
Fiber0.9g
Sugar0g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein15.3g
Fat15.9g
Sodium465mg
Potassium200mg

Source: Manufacturer-reported values (fast-food). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in 20 chicken mcnuggets?
20 Chicken McNuggets has 15.9g of total carbs and 15g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in 20 chicken mcnuggets?
20 Chicken McNuggets has 15g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 15.9g minus 0.9g fiber).
Is 20 chicken mcnuggets keto-friendly?
20 Chicken McNuggets is borderline for keto — it works only in small portions. It has 15g net carbs per 100g (15.9g total carbs − 0.9g fiber). A typical serving — 20 piece order (McDonald's) — is about 51g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in 20 chicken mcnuggets?
20 Chicken McNuggets has 262 calories per 100 grams.
How many carbs are in 20 piece order (mcdonald's) of 20 chicken mcnuggets?
20 piece order (McDonald's) of 20 chicken mcnuggets (340g) has about 51g net carbs, 54.1g total carbs, and 891 calories.

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