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BBQ Chicken RibsNando's calories & macros
A Nando's BBQ Chicken Ribs (4 BBQ Chicken Ribs) has 284 calories (1,188 kJ), with 21.0 g protein, 14.2 g fat and 18.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
A7.4 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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BBQ Chicken Ribs sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BBQ Chicken Ribs | 284 | 1,188 | 21.0 | 14.2 | 18.0 |
| 8 BBQ Chicken Ribs | 485 | 2,029 | 42.1 | 28.5 | 15.2 |
Lowest: 4 BBQ Chicken Ribs at 284 kcal. Highest: 8 BBQ Chicken Ribs at 485 kcal - a 201 kcal spread.
How it compares with other Nando's chicken
Of the 6 chicken on the Nando's menu, BBQ Chicken Ribs has the least protein and is the 2nd lowest in calories. The category average is 607 kcal, so this one is below average by 323 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PERi-PERi Tenders | 220 | 920 | 39.6 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| BBQ Chicken Ribs (2 options) | 284 | 1,188 | 21.0 | 14.2 | 18.0 |
| Quarter PERi-PERi Chicken | 345 | 1,443 | 52.0 | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| Half PERi-PERi Chicken | 690 | 2,887 | 104.0 | 29.8 | 1.1 |
| 4 PERi-PERi Mini Drums | 725 | 3,033 | 65.2 | 47.0 | 5.6 |
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Quick answers
How many calories are in a Nando's BBQ Chicken Ribs?
BBQ Chicken Ribs at Nando's ranges from 284 to 485 calories depending on the option. The 4 BBQ Chicken Ribs is 284 kcal (1,188 kJ).
How much protein is in Nando's's BBQ Chicken Ribs?
21.0 g of protein in the 4 BBQ Chicken Ribs, which works out to 7.4 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,188 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,188 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Nando's?
Within Nando's chicken it is the 2nd lowest of 6. The lowest-calorie option in that category is 4 PERi-PERi Tenders at 220 kcal, and the highest-protein is Whole PERi-PERi Chicken with 208.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Nando's chicken
Quarter PERi-PERi Chicken345 kcal · 52.0 g protein
4 PERi-PERi Tenders220 kcal · 39.6 g protein
Half PERi-PERi Chicken690 kcal · 104.0 g protein
4 PERi-PERi Mini Drums725 kcal · 65.2 g protein
Whole PERi-PERi Chicken1,380 kcal · 208.0 g proteinNando's full menuHighest protein at Nando'sLowest calorie at Nando'sOther restaurants
Source: Nando's Allergen & Nutritional Guide, re-verified against the API the Nando's app orders from (api.nandos.com.au), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.