McDonald’s 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Meal Price: $10.09 — Calories, Nutrition & Allergen Guide (2026)

Quick Fact	Detail
Combo Price	$10.09 (national average, April 2026)
10pc McNuggets Price	$5.29 (nuggets only)
Meal Calories	1,000 Cal (10 McNuggets + Med Fries + Med Coke)
McNuggets Calories	410 Cal (10 pieces)
Per Nugget	41 Cal each
Chicken Type	100% white boneless chicken
Total Fat	39g (50% DV)
Trans Fat	0g — zero trans fat
Protein	28g
Sodium	1,175 mg (51% DV)
Key Allergens	Wheat, Milk (fries only)
Sauce Calories	30–110 Cal per sauce packet
Available Hours	All day (breakfast + lunch/dinner)

The 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Meal is one of the most popular combos at McDonald’s — and one of the most versatile. For $10.09, you get 10 Chicken McNuggets, Medium World Famous Fries®, and a Medium Coca-Cola®. At 1,000 calories, it’s the lightest standard combo meal by total calories, and the only one with zero trans fat. Chicken McNuggets were invented by Keystone Foods chef Herb Lotman and first introduced to the McDonald’s menu in 1983. Each nugget is made from 100% white boneless chicken — breast meat primarily — coated in a light tempura-style breading made with wheat flour, corn flour, and spices. They come in four distinct shapes: the ball, the bell, the boot, and the bone (officially named by McDonald’s). Unlike the burgers, McNuggets are available all day — including during breakfast hours. This guide covers the current McNuggets Meal price, complete nutrition facts, every ingredient and allergen, dipping sauce calories, how it compares to other combos, and the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program. 👉 View Full: McDonald’s Menu with Prices

How Much Is a 10 Piece McNuggets Meal? — Price

The 10pc McNuggets Meal costs $10.09. The 10 McNuggets alone are $5.29. Ordering separately (nuggets $5.29 + fries $3.79 + drink $2.49) totals $11.57 — the combo saves you $1.48 (13%).

McNuggets Size	Price (Nuggets)	Calories	Meal Price
4 Piece McNuggets	$2.49	170 Cal	— (no meal)
6 Piece McNuggets	$3.89	250 Cal	$7.99
10 Piece McNuggets	$5.29	410 Cal	$10.09
20 Piece McNuggets	$8.49	830 Cal	— (shareable)
40 Piece McNuggets	$14.99	1,660 Cal	— (party size)

10 Piece McNuggets Meal — Nutrition Facts

At 1,000 calories, this is the lightest standard combo at McDonald’s — about 170 Cal less than the Big Mac Combo (1,170). The standout: zero trans fat — the only standard combo that can claim this. The saturated fat is also remarkably low at 6g (30% DV), compared to 13–22g for the burger combos. The sodium at 1,175 mg (51% DV) is the lowest of any combo — before adding dipping sauce.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	1,000 Cal	–
Total Fat	39g	50%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0g	–
Cholesterol	65 mg	21%
Sodium	1,175 mg	51%
Total Carbohydrates	139g	49%
Dietary Fiber	5g	18%
Total Sugars	70g	–
Added Sugars	70g	140%
Protein	28g	–
Calcium	30 mg	4%
Iron	2 mg	10%
Potassium	1,020 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0%

Dipping Sauce Calories — Choose Wisely

Sauces add 30–110 Cal each. Most people use 2–3 sauces for 10 nuggets, which can add 60–330 Cal to the meal. Here’s the breakdown:

Sauce	Calories	Fat	Sodium
Tangy BBQ	45 Cal	0g	260 mg
Sweet N Sour	50 Cal	0g	150 mg
Honey Mustard	60 Cal	2.5g	210 mg
Hot Mustard	60 Cal	3.5g	250 mg
Spicy Buffalo	30 Cal	1g	570 mg
Creamy Ranch	110 Cal	11g	240 mg
Honey	50 Cal	0g	0 mg

How to Reduce Calories

Swap	Calories Saved	New Total
Diet Coke / Water	~210 Cal	~790 Cal
Medium → Small Fries	~110 Cal	~890 Cal
Both (Diet + Small)	~320 Cal	~680 Cal
Fries → Apple Slices	~305 Cal	~695 Cal
Skip sauce (vs 2 Ranch)	~220 Cal	~780 Cal
All swaps combined	~525 Cal	~475 Cal

What’s in Chicken McNuggets? — Ingredients

Chicken McNuggets are made from 100% white boneless chicken — primarily breast meat, with some rib meat. The chicken is ground, formed into four signature shapes, coated in a light tempura-style breading, par-fried, flash-frozen, then finished in the restaurant fryer. McDonald’s removed all artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors from McNuggets in 2016.

Component	Key Ingredients
Chicken McNuggets (10pc)	White boneless chicken, water, vegetable oil, enriched wheat flour, yellow corn flour, vegetable starch (corn, wheat, rice, pea), salt, leavening, spices, yeast extract, lemon juice, dextrose, natural flavors. Contains: Wheat.
Medium Fries	Potatoes, vegetable oil, natural beef flavor (wheat & milk derivatives), dextrose, salt. Contains: Wheat, Milk.
Medium Coca-Cola	Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, natural flavors, caffeine.

Allergen Information — McNuggets Meal

The McNuggets Meal has the fewest allergens of any standard combo — only Wheat and Milk (milk only from the fries). No egg, no soy, no sesame in the nuggets themselves. This makes it the safest combo for people with egg, soy, or sesame allergies.

Component	Allergens
Chicken McNuggets	Wheat
Medium Fries	Wheat, Milk
Coca-Cola	None
Most Sauces	Varies (check individually)

McNuggets Meal vs Burger Combos

Combo Meal	Price	Calories	Protein	Trans Fat	Sodium
10pc McNuggets Meal	$10.09	1,000 Cal	28g	0g	1,175 mg
Big Mac® Combo	$9.29	1,170 Cal	30g	1g	1,385 mg
Quarter Pounder® Meal	$11.29	1,110 Cal	35g	1.5g	1,360 mg
McCrispy® Meal	$8.79	1,050 Cal	30g	0g	1,510 mg
Cheeseburger Meal	$7.49	1,190 Cal	35g	1g	1,765 mg

The McNuggets Meal wins on lowest calories (1,000), lowest sodium (1,175 mg), lowest saturated fat (6g), and zero trans fat. It has less protein than burger combos (28g vs 30–53g), but it’s the most shareable — you can split nuggets with a friend while keeping the fries.

McNuggets Shapes — Yes, There Are Only Four

McDonald’s officially confirmed that every Chicken McNugget is shaped into one of four forms:

• The Ball — round and compact
• The Bell — wider with a flat bottom
• The Boot — elongated with a kicked-out foot
• The Bone — rectangular, the longest shape

These shapes are intentional — designed for consistent cooking times and optimal dipping.

How to Customize

• Extra Sauce — ask for 2–3 sauces (usually included free with 10pc)
• Mix Sauces — BBQ + Hot Mustard is a popular combo
• Swap Coke → Diet Coke / Water — saves ~210 Cal
• Swap Fries → Apple Slices — saves ~305 Cal
• Upgrade to 20pc — better per-nugget value

When Can You Order?

• Available: All day — including breakfast hours
• McNuggets are one of the few items available 24/7 at all-hours locations

Frequently Asked Questions — 10pc McNuggets Meal

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