Calorie comparison
Cheese Pizza vs Chicken Nuggets
Per 100 grams, chicken nuggets is the lighter choice by 7 calories, while chicken nuggets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheese Pizza | Chicken Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 | 259 |
| Protein | 11 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 33 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 16 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍕 Cheese Pizza
1 slice (107 g)
285 cal
11.8 g protein · 35.3 g carbs · 10.7 g fat
🍗 Chicken Nuggets
6 pieces (96 g)
249 cal
13.4 g protein · 15.4 g carbs · 15.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheese pizza or chicken nuggets?
Per 100 g, cheese pizza has 266 calories and chicken nuggets has 259. Chicken Nuggets is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheese pizza or chicken nuggets?
Cheese Pizza has 11 g of protein per 100 g; chicken nuggets has 14 g. Chicken Nuggets wins on protein.
Is cheese pizza or chicken nuggets better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chicken nuggets — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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