Price per box and per nugget
Nugget boxes
| Box | Typical price | Per nugget | Kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chicken Nuggets | £6.39 | £1.07 | 255 | 14 g |
| 20 Chicken Nuggets | £8.99 | £0.45 | 848 | 45 g |
Twenty nuggets bought in 6-boxes would cost about £21.30; the 20 box costs £8.99. So the big box is the obvious choice for two people or more, or for one person with a big appetite. The lowest 20-box price we saw was £6.22, the highest £9.99.
Nugget meals
On UK delivery menus nuggets come in three meals: 6 or 9 nuggets with regular fries and a drink, and the Kids Nuggets Meal. The jump from 6 to 9 in a meal costs £1.20.
Nugget meals
| Menu item | Typical price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Nuggets Meal | £5.49 | £4.99 – £7.49 |
| 6 Chicken Nuggets Meal | £9.19 | £7.79 – £9.89 |
| 9 Chicken Nuggets Meal | £10.39 | £8.99 – £10.79 |
Nuggets, tenders or Chicken Fries?
Sharing boxes compared
| Box | Typical price | Per piece | Kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Chicken Nuggets | £8.99 | £0.45 | 848 | 45 g |
| 20 Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Chicken Fries | £9.79 | £0.49 | 809 | 48.1 g |
| 8 pc Crispy Chicken Tenders | £10.19 | £1.27 | 975 | 66 g |
The Crispy Chicken Tenders are made with 100% chicken breast: 8 cost £10.19 with 66 g of protein, against 45 g in 20 nuggets for £8.99. The Chicken Fries are a flavoured alternative — see Chicken Fries.
Dips for nuggets
Nuggets come with a dip; extras cost from £0.45. The cheese dip is the dearest at £1.25.
Dips
| Menu item | Typical price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Large Cheddar Cheese Dip | £1.25 | £1.20 – £1.35 |
| Smoky BBQ Dip | £0.45 | £0.35 – £0.60 |
| Spicy Mayo Dip | £0.45 | £0.35 – £0.60 |
| BK Flame-Grilled Mayo (large) | £0.75 | £0.40 – £1.00 |
Price by town and city
6 nuggets ranged from £5.49 in Brighton & Hove to £6.79 in Derby — a wider spread than for most burgers.
6 Chicken Nuggets price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton & Hove | £5.49 |
| 2 | Birmingham | £6.29 |
| 3 | Manchester | £6.39 |
| 4 | Glasgow | £6.39 |
| 5 | Leeds | £6.39 |
| 6 | Sheffield | £6.39 |
| 7 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £6.39 |
| 8 | Nottingham | £6.39 |
| 9 | Portsmouth | £6.39 |
| 10 | Reading | £6.39 |
| 11 | Stoke-on-Trent | £6.39 |
| 12 | Aberdeen | £6.39 |
| 13 | Dundee | £6.39 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | £6.49 |
| 15 | Coventry | £6.54 |
| 16 | Southampton | £6.54 |
| 17 | Hull | £6.59 |
| 18 | Exeter | £6.59 |
| 19 | Edinburgh | £6.59 |
| 20 | Cardiff | £6.59 |
| 21 | Swansea | £6.59 |
| 22 | London | £6.69 |
| 23 | Leicester | £6.69 |
| 24 | Plymouth | £6.69 |
| 25 | Norwich | £6.69 |
| 26 | Liverpool | £6.79 |
| 27 | Bristol | £6.79 |
| 28 | Derby | £6.79 |
Kcal and allergens
6 Chicken Nuggets nutrition information
| Per portion | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,067 kJ / 255 kcal | 13% |
| Fat | 14 g | 20% |
| of which saturates | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| of which sugars | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 23% |
Contains: Gluten (wheat), Celery. Recipes and suppliers can change — always check the allergen information in the restaurant or the Burger King app if you have an allergy.
Six nuggets are one of the lighter choices on the menu at 255 kcal; the dip adds more. The coating contains gluten (wheat), and the 20 box also lists mustard. More: Burger King allergens · Burger King chicken menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are 20 nuggets at Burger King?
£8.99 at the median UK restaurant (£6.22 – £9.99).
How much are 6 nuggets at Burger King?
£6.39 on their own and £9.19 as a meal with regular fries and a drink.
How much is a 9 nuggets meal?
£10.39 at typical delivery prices. On the delivery menus we checked, nine come only as a meal.
Is there a kids nuggets meal?
Yes, the Kids Nuggets Meal costs £5.49, the same as the other kids meals on most menus.
How many calories are in Burger King nuggets?
255 kcal for 6 and 848 kcal for 20, before the dip.
Are 20 nuggets better value than 6?
Yes. Per nugget the 20 box costs £0.45 against £1.07 — roughly 58% less.
Are Burger King nuggets cooked separately?
Burger King UK notes that the nuggets are cooked in the same oil as chicken and fish.
Which dips go with nuggets?
Dips cost from £0.45 (Smoky BBQ, Spicy Mayo) to £1.25 for the Extra Large Cheddar Cheese Dip.