Chicken nuggets vs hamburger: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken nuggets scores 20/100 and hamburger 21/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken nuggets
268 kcal per 100 g. 6 nuggets: 108 g
Hamburger
297 kcal per 100 g. 1 single hamburger: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even268 vs 297 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinHamburger12 vs 17 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.6 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken nuggets0.7 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even206 vs 197 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken nuggets3.6 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken nuggets, 100 g | Hamburger, 100 g | Chicken nuggets, 108 g | Hamburger, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 297 kcal | 289 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 17 g | 13 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 32 g | 17 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 4.9 g | 0.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 12 g | 19 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 3.9 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0 mg | 0.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 16 µg | 9 µg | 17 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 197 mg | 222 mg | 177 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 3.1 mg | 1 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 62 mg | 51 mg | 56 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 27 mg | 27 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 331 mg | 583 mg | 298 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.