8 piece Chicken Nuggets vs Chicken McNuggets (10 piece): Which Is Healthier?
By Nom Score, the Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) is the healthier choice — it scores 64/100 (a C) to the 8 piece Chicken Nuggets’s 53 (a C). The 8 piece Chicken Nuggets has 250 calories to the Chicken McNuggets (10 piece)’s 410. The 8 piece Chicken Nuggets has more protein (27g vs 23g), while the Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) has less sodium (850 vs 1,210 mg).
Full nutrition, side by side
Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.
| Per item | 8 piece Chicken Nuggets |
Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 53C | 64C✓ |
| Calories | 250✓ | 410 |
| Protein (g) | 27✓ | 23 |
| Total fat (g) | 11✓ | 24 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3✓ | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,210 | 850✓ |
| Total carbs (g) | 11 | 26 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 1✓ |
| Sugars (g) | 1 | 0✓ |
| Protein / 100 cal | 10.8g✓ | 5.6g |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 484 | 207✓ |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.
We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.
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