10-Piece Chicken McNuggets: Price and Meal for One
A 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets box averaged $7.13 on its own, and the Medium meal averaged $11.76. Both figures are DoorDash delivery listings averaged across sampled U.S. locations from Aug 19 to Sep 29, 2026. They are not in-store or national prices.
SourceDoorDash delivery listingsLocationsSampled U.S. restaurantsObservedAug 19–Sep 29, 2026How these prices work
10-piece prices: item, meal and spicy
All McNuggets sizesThis table covers only the 10-piece listings. The box on its own is listed separately from the meal, and each meal size has its own row. The 4- to 40-piece comparison lives on the McNuggets category page.
| Item | Variant / size | Type | Price | Calories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | |||||
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 10 pieces | Item | $7.13 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meallisting with no size named | Base | Meal | $11.76 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium | Meal | $11.76 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $12.77 | Not verified | Observed |
| Spicy | |||||
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 10 pieces | Item | $7.17 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meallisting with no size named | Base | Meal | $11.85 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium | Meal | $11.85 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $12.87 | Not verified | Observed |
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Each figure averages the latest listing at each sampled location, with equal weight per location. The Base meal listing averaged the same as the Medium meal. The source does not say whether Base means Medium at every restaurant. Calories stay Not verified until we record them from the official U.S. product page.
On these delivery averages, the spicy version cost a few cents more, and going from Medium to Large added about a dollar.
What the meal includes, and what it saves
How combo meals workA meal bundles the nuggets with a side and a drink. We have not yet recorded the official U.S. wording for this meal's components or its sauce allowance, so this section separates what we know from what we estimate.
Documented in our data
Meal listings appear in Medium and Large sizes, plus a Base listing that averaged the same as Medium. On the official U.S. menu, the size name applies to the fries and drink, not to the nugget count. Every meal has 10 pieces.
Not yet verified
How many dipping sauces come with a 10-piece order, and which drinks you can choose without a surcharge. Both can vary by restaurant and by ordering channel. Check your restaurant in the official app before you order.
On these averages, the meal cost less than buying the same three items separately. Coke is used only as an example drink.
Each component price is a separate average, and the sampled locations do not overlap perfectly. Treat the savings figure as a rough guide, not a quote. At your restaurant, the gap could be wider, narrower or missing entirely. See fries prices by size and drink prices for the component listings.
Sauces for a 10-piece
All sauces and condimentsOur delivery data includes standalone sauce listings. These are what an extra sauce cost on the delivery menu, not proof of how many come free.
| Sauce | Serving | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangy BBQ Dipping Sauce | 1 sauce | $0.39 | Observed |
| Sweet N Sour Dipping Sauce | 1 sauce | $0.39 | Observed |
| Honey Mustard | 1 sauce | $0.39 | Observed |
| Hot Mustard Dipping Sauce | 1 sauce | $0.39 | Observed |
| Creamy Ranch Sauce | 1 sauce | $0.39 | Observed |
| Spicy Buffalo | 1 sauce | $0.38 | Observed |
| Mighty Hot Sauce | 1 sauce | $0.45 | Observed |
| Big Mac Sauce Cup | 1 cup | $0.41 | Observed |
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Some sauces may be limited or offered only at some restaurants. Delivery listings do not show whether a sauce was included with a nugget order at no charge.
Other options for one person
Compare items side by sideThese are the closest nearby orders for a solo meal, all from the same channel and date window. The piece counts differ, and a McCrispy Strip is not the same size as a nugget, so the per-piece math below applies to nugget boxes only.
| Item | Variant / size | Type | Price | Per piece |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller nugget orders | ||||
| 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 4 pieces | Item | $3.60 | $0.90 |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 6 pieces | Item | $4.94 | $0.82 |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium | Meal | $9.55 | n/a for meals |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $10.38 | n/a for meals |
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| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 10 pieces | Item | $7.13 | $0.71 |
| Larger or different chicken | ||||
| 20 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 20 pieces | Item | $10.56 | $0.53 |
| 3 Piece McCrispy Strips Meal | Medium | Meal | $11.53 | Not comparable |
| 4 Piece McCrispy Strips Meal | Medium | Meal | $12.80 | Not comparable |
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Per-piece figures divide the item-only average by its piece count and round to the cent. Meal prices include a side and drink, so they are not divided per piece.
The four extra pieces in the 10 pc. meal cost less each than nuggets bought in a 6 pc. or 4 pc. box.
The 3-strip meal averaged slightly below the 10 pc. meal, and the 4-strip meal slightly above it.
Sharing with someone? The 20-piece page covers per-piece savings and fries bundles. To test your own order, try the meal builder, which totals component prices and flags any missing data.
Nutrition and allergens
Nutrition and allergen figures appear on this site only after we take them from the official U.S. McDonald's product page and record a check date. For the 10-piece serving, that step is not complete.
| Nutrient | Serving | Classic | Spicy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 pieces | Not verified | Not verified |
| Protein (g) | 10 pieces | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sodium (mg) | 10 pieces | Not verified | Not verified |
| Total sugars (g) | 10 pieces | Not verified | Not verified |
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Sauces, fries and drinks add their own nutrition. A meal total is never the nuggets figure alone.
We have not recorded McDonald's official allergen disclosure for this item. Missing information on this page does not mean an allergen is absent. Shared fryers and kitchens can lead to cross-contact, and recipes can change. Check the official U.S. product page, and ask the restaurant if you have an allergy.
Questions about the 10-piece
How much is a 10-piece McNuggets?
The 10 pc. box averaged $7.13 on its own across sampled DoorDash delivery menus, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. The Medium meal averaged $11.76 and the Large meal $12.77. In-store and app prices are often different. Our delivery vs in-store guide explains why.
Is the spicy 10-piece more expensive?
Slightly, on these averages: $7.17 for the item ($0.04 more) and $11.85 for the Medium meal ($0.09 more). We did not record whether spicy nuggets are on every menu, so their availability may vary.
How many sauces come with 10 nuggets?
We have not verified the official allowance. Delivery listings show extra sauces at about $0.38–$0.45 each. Check the sauce options for your restaurant in the official app.
Is the 10-piece cheaper per nugget than the 6-piece?
Yes, on these averages. The 10 pc. works out to about $0.71 per piece and the 6 pc. to about $0.82. The 20 pc. drops to about $0.53, which helps if you are splitting it.
Price your own 10-piece order
Add the nuggets, a side, a drink and extra sauces to see a component total. Missing values are flagged instead of being counted as zero.