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Chicken Star NuggetsCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. Chicken Star Nuggets (6 Piece) has 300 calories (1,255 kJ), with 15.0 g protein, 16.0 g fat and 26.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.0 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (6 Piece)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,255 kJ (300 kcal) |
| Protein | 15.0 g |
| Fat, total | 16.0 g |
| - saturated | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.0 g |
| - sugars | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
As published by Carl's Jr..
Chicken Star Nuggets sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Piece | 300 | 1,255 | 15.0 | 16.0 | 26.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 560 |
| 10 Piece | 510 | 2,134 | 24.0 | 26.0 | 44.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 940 |
Lowest: 6 Piece at 300 kcal. Highest: 10 Piece at 510 kcal - a 210 kcal spread.
How it compares with other Carl's Jr. chicken
Of the 5 chicken on the Carl's Jr. menu, Chicken Star Nuggets has the least protein and is the 2nd lowest in calories. The category average is 386 kcal, so this one is below average by 86 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (2 options) | 250 | 1,046 | 25.0 | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Chicken Star Nuggets (2 options) | 300 | 1,255 | 15.0 | 16.0 | 26.0 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich | 420 | 1,757 | 22.0 | 20.0 | 37.0 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet BLT Sandwich | 470 | 1,966 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 39.0 |
| Hand-Breaded Hawaiian Chicken Fillet | 490 | 2,050 | 25.0 | 19.0 | 53.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Carl's Jr. chicken item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. Chicken Star Nuggets?
Chicken Star Nuggets at Carl's Jr. ranges from 300 to 510 calories depending on the option. The 6 Piece is 300 kcal (1,255 kJ).
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s Chicken Star Nuggets?
15.0 g of protein in the 6 Piece, which works out to 5.0 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,255 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,255 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Carl's Jr.?
Within Carl's Jr. chicken it is the 2nd lowest of 5. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders at 250 kcal, and the highest-protein is Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders with 25.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Carl's Jr. chicken
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders250 kcal · 25.0 g protein
Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich420 kcal · 22.0 g protein
Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet BLT Sandwich470 kcal · 24.0 g protein
Hand-Breaded Hawaiian Chicken Fillet490 kcal · 25.0 g proteinCarl's Jr. full menuHighest protein at Carl's Jr.Lowest calorie at Carl's Jr.Other restaurants
Source: Carl's Jr's own nutrition guide, with the live menu taken from the My Carl's app API (carlsjr.redcatcloud.com.au), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.