Red Rooster · Chicken
10 Cheesy NuggetsRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster 10 Cheesy Nuggets has 580 calories (2,427 kJ), with 21.4 g protein, 38.0 g fat and 37.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 28% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
C3.7 g protein per 100 kcal - average protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,427 kJ (580 kcal) |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Fat, total | 38.0 g |
| - saturated | 7.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 37.0 g |
| - sugars | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,440 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, 10 Cheesy Nuggets ranks 5th of 10 for protein and is the 9th lowest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is above average by 152 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken | 370 | 1,548 | 18.6 | 28.1 | 10.6 |
| 10 Chicken Nuggets | 410 | 1,715 | 22.9 | 26.7 | 17.4 |
| Half Chicken | 560 | 2,343 | 69.8 | 22.7 | 17.5 |
| 10 Cheesy Nuggets | 580 | 2,427 | 21.4 | 38.0 | 37.0 |
| Whole Chicken | 1,120 | 4,686 | 139.7 | 45.5 | 35.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Red Rooster chicken item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Red Rooster 10 Cheesy Nuggets?
A Red Rooster 10 Cheesy Nuggets has 580 calories, which is 2,427 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's 10 Cheesy Nuggets?
21.4 g of protein, which works out to 3.7 g per 100 kcal - rated C (average) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,427 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,427 kJ is roughly 28% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 9th lowest of 10. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Tenders (1pc) at 80 kcal, and the highest-protein is Whole Chicken with 139.7 g.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Red Rooster chicken
Half Chicken560 kcal · 69.8 g protein
10 Chicken Nuggets410 kcal · 22.9 g protein
Reds Hot Fried Chicken370 kcal · 18.6 g protein
Hot Honey Fried Chicken330 kcal · 18.2 g protein
Buttermilk Wings (3pc)303 kcal · 17.9 g protein
Quarter Chicken280 kcal · 34.9 g proteinRed Rooster full menuHighest protein at Red RoosterLowest calorie at Red RoosterOther restaurants
Source: Red Rooster's own nutrient service - the panel their app and website both read from, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 9 September 2026. Every source.