Is Chicken McNuggets (6-piece) keto?
Not keto
No, a 6-piece order of McNuggets has about 15g net carbs from the breading, too high for keto.
28/100
KarbZilla Keto Score
Avoid on keto
Fits a keto day: About 1 serving
Macro split
51% fat25% protein24% carbs
Net carbs
15g
Protein
17g
Fat
15g
Calories
250
Values per 6 pieces, referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Reviewed by the KarbZilla team · how we score
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Chicken McNuggets are breaded and fried, which loads them with carbs.
The problem
The crispy coating adds around 15g net carbs to a 6-piece order, before any sweet dipping sauce.
Keto alternative
Order grilled chicken or unbreaded wings instead, and dip in ranch rather than honey mustard.
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