# Kilojoules in Chicken Nuggets: Frozen, Takeaway and Grilled | OzCal

> A frozen chicken nugget baked at home is about 202 kJ (48 Cal); six are around 1,214 kJ. Compare frozen, takeaway and grilled chain nuggets per 100 g and per serve.

Source: https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/chicken-nuggets · Published by OzCal, an Australian nutrition tracking app · Last updated 2026-10-07
Data: FSANZ Australian Food Composition Database (CC BY-SA 3.0 AU), Open Food Facts (ODbL), published chain nutrition panels.
Energy conversion: 1 dietary calorie = 4.184 kilojoules.

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Australian kilojoule guide

# How many kilojoules are in chicken nuggets?

Frozen **chicken nuggets baked at home** are about **1,124 kJ per 100 g**, so one nugget of around 18 g is close to **202 kJ (48 Cal)**, a serve of six about **1,214 kJ (290 Cal)**, and ten about **2,023 kJ (484 Cal)**. A grilled chain nugget is the lightest at 818 kJ per 100 g.

Key numbers
- 1,124 kJ per 100 g (frozen, baked)
- About 202 kJ a nugget (around 18 g)
- 1,214 kJ for six
- 2,023 kJ for ten

## Nuggets by type, per 100 g

| Item | Per 100 g | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken nugget, frozen, baked at home, no added fat | 1,124 kJ | 14.1 g | 610 mg |
| Chicken nugget, independent takeaway | 1,103 kJ | 13.1 g | 740 mg |
| Chicken nugget, fast food chain, grilled | 818 kJ | 14.8 g | 434 mg |

## What a real serve looks like (frozen, baked)

| How much | Energy | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| One nugget (about 18 g) | 202 kJ | 48 Cal | ~2.5 g |
| Six nuggets (about 108 g) | 1,214 kJ | 290 Cal | ~15 g |
| Ten nuggets (about 180 g) | 2,023 kJ | 484 Cal | ~25 g |
| A 24-pack share box (about 432 g) | 4,856 kJ | 1,161 Cal | ~61 g |

Where the nugget comes from matters more than the brand. A grilled chain nugget is the lightest at 818 kJ per 100 g because it is not crumbed and fried the same way, while a crumbed frozen nugget baked at home sits at 1,124 kJ and an independent takeaway nugget at 1,103 kJ carries the most sodium, 740 mg per 100 g. The coating and the cooking oil are the variables, not the chicken.

For a quick protein hit nuggets are not terrible, about 13 to 15 g per 100 g, but a kids order with chips and a drink climbs fast. The honest move is to count the pieces, weigh the serve once, and watch the sodium rather than the number of nuggets.

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## Common questions
How many calories in a chicken nugget?About 48 Cal (202 kJ) for one 18 g frozen nugget baked at home.
How many kilojoules in 6 nuggets?Around 1,214 kJ (290 Cal) for six frozen nuggets, about 108 g, baked at home.
Are grilled nuggets lower?Yes. A grilled chain nugget is about 818 kJ per 100 g, lower than a crumbed frozen or takeaway nugget.
Which nugget has the most sodium?Independent takeaway nuggets, at about 740 mg per 100 g.
How do I log nuggets accurately?Count the pieces and scan the barcode on the frozen bag. OzCal keeps Australian nugget brands with their published panels so the number matches the packet.

## Keep reading
[Kilojoules in pizza](https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/pizza)[Kilojoules in hot chips](https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/hot-chips)[Kilojoules in fish and chips](https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/fish-and-chips)
Citing this page. OzCal (2026). "Kilojoules in Chicken Nuggets: Frozen, Takeaway and Grilled | OzCal". Retrieved from [https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/chicken-nuggets](https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/chicken-nuggets). Last updated 2026-10-07. Figures are per the serve stated in each row, converted at 1 Cal = 4.184 kJ. A plain-text version of this page is available at [https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/chicken-nuggets.md](https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/chicken-nuggets.md).

**Where these numbers come from:** All figures come from the FSANZ Australian Food Composition Database, the same catalogue OzCal uses in the app. Figures are per 100 g or per the serve stated in each row, and real serves vary between stores, cooks and batches. Always check the label or the chain's own nutrition panel for the version in front of you. Energy converted at 1 Cal = 4.184 kJ. Last updated 2026-10-07.