McDonald's · McNuggets & McCrispy Strips · United States
Spicy Chicken McNuggets Calories & Nutrition
A 10 pc Spicy Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's has 490 calories, 26g protein, 28g carbs, 30g fat and 1g sugar.
McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back for a limited time with a spicy breading that adds a real kick to the fan favorite Chicken McNuggets® .
Key facts
Calories
490 kcal
Protein
26g
Carbohydrates
28g
Sodium
1,040 mg
It ranks #3 of 3 mcnuggets & mccrispy strips from lowest to highest calories, with 13% more calories than the category average of 433 kcal.
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Ingredients & allergens
Allergens:
- Wheat
Ingredients
Spicy Chicken Mcnuggets: White Boneless Skinless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Yellow Corn Flour, Wheat Flour, Bleached Wheat Flour, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Leavening (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Sugar, Spices, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Wheat Starch, Rice Starch, Pea Starch, Lemon Juice Solids, Extractives Of Paprika, Extractives Of Turmeric, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Lactic Acid, Vinegar Solids, Gum Arabic, Cayenne Pepper, Vinegar, Sunflower Oil. Contains: Wheat.
Allergens shown in capitals as declared by McDonald's. Recipes change and items are made on shared equipment, so always check in store if you have an allergy.
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Spicy Chicken McNuggets: common questions
How many calories are in 10 pc Spicy Chicken McNuggets?
A 10 pc Spicy Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's has 490 calories, 26g protein, 28g carbs, 30g fat and 1g sugar. That is 25% of the 2,000 kcal daily value for an average adult.
How many calories are in each size of Spicy Chicken McNuggets?
6 pc: 290 kcal; 10 pc: 490 kcal; 20 pc: 980 kcal; 40 pc: 1,950 kcal.
How much sugar is in Spicy Chicken McNuggets?
1g of total sugars, of which 1g are added sugars.
Is Spicy Chicken McNuggets dairy-free or vegan?
The official allergen information lists no milk in the standard build. McDonald's uses shared equipment, so traces are possible.
Source: McDonald's US Nutrition Calculator (menu definition) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US item nutrition, ingredients & allergens (itemDetails JSON used by the calculator and product pages) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US Full Menu (category pages incl. Sauces & Condiments, Happy Meal, Drinks) (retrieved 2026-10-15). Data checked 2026-10-15. McDonald's is a trademark of its owner; Fast Food Calc is independent and not affiliated with McDonald's.