Nutrition comparison

McChicken vs 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these McDonald's menu items.

Quick answer

McChicken is lowest in calories, while 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal gives the most protein.

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Lowest calories
McChicken
390 kcal
Highest protein
4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal
19 g protein
Lowest carbs
McChicken
38 g carbs
Lowest sodium
4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal
510 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu itemCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSodium
McChickenChicken & Fish Sandwiches390 kcal14 g38 g21 g1 g560 mg
4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy MealHappy Meal395 kcal19 g40 g17 g1 g510 mg

Which should you choose?

Choose McChicken if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 390 calories per serving.

Choose 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal if you want the most protein. It has 19g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal is the lighter sodium pick at 510mg.

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