McNuggets prices by box size
Chicken McNuggets
| Box | Typical price | Price range | Per nugget | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets | $3.04 | $2.09 – $4.87 | $0.76 | 170 |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets | $4.19 | $3.19 – $6.72 | $0.70 | 250 |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets | $6.04 | $4.61 – $8.40 | $0.60 | 410 |
| 20 pc. Chicken McNuggets | $8.90 | $6.80 – $13.61 | $0.45 | 830 |
| 40 pc. Chicken McNuggets | $14.28 | $11.09 – $23.69 | $0.36 | 1,650 |
The price per nugget falls by more than half from the smallest to the largest box. If two or more people are eating, a 20 or 40 piece is almost always cheaper than several small boxes.
10 piece McNuggets price by city
From $4.61 in Albuquerque, NM to $8.31 in San Diego, CA.
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque, NM | $4.61 |
| 2 | Milwaukee, WI | $4.87 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $5.01 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $5.03 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $5.12 |
| 6 | Charlotte, NC | $5.20 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $5.29 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $5.29 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $5.37 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $5.37 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.46 |
| 12 | Birmingham, AL | $5.54 |
| 13 | Kansas City, MO | $5.54 |
| 14 | Nashville, TN | $5.54 |
| 15 | Oklahoma City, OK | $5.54 |
| 16 | Minneapolis, MN | $5.71 |
| 17 | Portland, OR | $5.76 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $5.79 |
| 19 | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.79 |
| 20 | New Orleans, LA | $5.87 |
| 21 | Atlanta, GA | $5.88 |
| 22 | Baltimore, MD | $5.88 |
| 23 | Las Vegas, NV | $5.88 |
| 24 | Chicago, IL | $5.96 |
| 25 | Boston, MA | $6.04 |
| 26 | Memphis, TN | $6.04 |
| 27 | Orlando, FL | $6.04 |
| 28 | Philadelphia, PA | $6.04 |
| 29 | Washington, DC | $6.04 |
| 30 | Brooklyn, NY | $6.13 |
| 31 | Louisville, KY | $6.21 |
| 32 | San Francisco, CA | $6.30 |
| 33 | Omaha, NE | $6.33 |
| 34 | Jacksonville, FL | $6.38 |
| 35 | Phoenix, AZ | $6.55 |
| 36 | Los Angeles, CA | $7.14 |
| 37 | Seattle, WA | $7.14 |
| 38 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $7.39 |
| 39 | San Diego, CA | $8.31 |
McCrispy Strips and Snack Wrap prices
McCrispy Strips are whole-muscle chicken tenderloin strips with a peppery breading; the Snack Wrap puts a strip in a flour tortilla with cheese, lettuce and ranch or spicy sauce. At $3.27, the Snack Wrap is one of the cheapest chicken items on the menu.
Strips & Snack Wraps
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pc. McCrispy Strips | ≈ $5.46 | $6.49 (+19%) | $4.19 – $7.39 | 400 |
| 4 pc. McCrispy Strips | ≈ $6.55 | $7.79 (+19%) | $5.03 – $8.82 | 530 |
| Ranch Snack Wrap | ≈ $3.27 | $3.89 (+19%) | $2.85 – $3.77 | 400 |
| Spicy Snack Wrap | ≈ $3.27 | $3.89 (+19%) | $2.85 – $3.77 | 390 |
McNuggets, Strips & Wrap meals
Meals
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | ≈ $8.50 | $10.11 (+19%) | $6.04 – $12.68 |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | ≈ $9.87 | $11.74 (+19%) | $7.81 – $14.28 |
| 3 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | ≈ $9.74 | $11.59 (+19%) | $7.88 – $13.52 |
| 4 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | ≈ $10.50 | $12.49 (+19%) | $8.55 – $14.45 |
| 2 Ranch Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| 2 Spicy Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| 2 Mix & Match Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| 40 pc. McNuggets & 2 Large Fries | ≈ $20.42 | $24.29 (+19%) | $14.79 – $33.95 |
Dipping sauce prices
Sauces are free with McNuggets up to a limit; extras typically cost $0.33. The Creamy Chili dip was created for McCrispy Strips but works with any chicken.
Dipping sauces
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy Ranch Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | 110 |
| Tangy BBQ Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | 45 |
| Sweet 'N Sour Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | 50 |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | 60 |
| Spicy Buffalo Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | 30 |
| Hot Mustard Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.04 – $0.83 | — |
| Creamy Chili Strip Dip | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.13 – $0.83 | 110 |
| Mighty Hot Sauce | ≈ $0.33 | $0.39 (+19%) | $0.21 – $0.83 | — |
McNuggets and Strips nutrition
Chicken nutrition
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 170 | 9 g | 10 g | 10 g | 340 mg |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 250 | 14 g | 15 g | 15 g | 500 mg |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 410 | 23 g | 24 g | 26 g | 850 mg |
| 20 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 830 | 46 g | 49 g | 51 g | 1700 mg |
| 3 pc. McCrispy Strips | 400 | 31 g | 20 g | 24 g | 1320 mg |
| 4 pc. McCrispy Strips | 530 | 41 g | 26 g | 32 g | 1760 mg |
| Ranch Snack Wrap | 400 | 17 g | 23 g | 32 g | 970 mg |
| Spicy Snack Wrap | 390 | 17 g | 22 g | 32 g | 1000 mg |
Strips deliver more protein per piece than McNuggets: a 4 piece McCrispy Strips has 41 g of protein versus 23 g in a 10 piece McNuggets — but also 1760 mg of sodium.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 10 piece McNuggets?
A 10 piece Chicken McNuggets cost $6.04 at the median ($4.61 – $8.40), and the 10 piece meal $9.87.
How much is a 20 piece McNuggets?
The 20 piece cost $8.90 at the median, or about $0.45 per nugget.
How much is a 40 piece McNuggets?
The 40 piece cost $14.28 at the median, about $0.36 per nugget — the cheapest way to buy McNuggets.
How many sauces come with McNuggets?
Restaurants usually include one sauce with a 4 or 6 piece, two with a 10 piece and more with the larger boxes. Extra sauces cost about $0.33 each.
How many calories are in 10 McNuggets?
McDonald's lists 410 calories and 23 g of protein for a 10 piece, before sauce.