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How many carbs are in chicken nuggets, from restaurant?

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from restaurant contains about 20.9g of carbohydrate, 19.6g net carbs after subtracting 1.3g of fiber, 22.3g of protein, and 430 calories.

1 cup contains 20.9g carbs 19.6g net carbs · 1.3g fiber · 22.3g protein · 430 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 nugget (16g)2.4g0.1g2.2g
1 cup (140g)20.9g1.3g19.6g
100 grams (100g)14.9g0.9g14g

Net carbs in chicken nuggets, from restaurant

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from restaurant contains 19.6g of net carbs — total carbs (20.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for chicken nuggets, from restaurant (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341500). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in chicken nuggets, from restaurant?

1 cup of chicken nuggets, from restaurant contains about 20.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 19.6g.

How many net carbs are in chicken nuggets, from restaurant?

Net carbs in 1 cup of chicken nuggets, from restaurant are about 19.6g — that is total carbs (20.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is chicken nuggets, from restaurant good for diabetics?

Chicken nuggets, from restaurant contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is chicken nuggets, from restaurant keto-friendly?

Whether chicken nuggets, from restaurant fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 19.6g of net carbs.

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