Chicken McNuggets Prices: Every Size, Meal and Per-Piece Cost
Classic McNuggets averaged $3.60 for 4 pieces and $18.25 for 40 pieces on sampled DoorDash delivery menus, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. The per-piece cost falls from about $0.90 to about $0.46 as the box gets bigger.
SourceDoorDash delivery listingsLocationsSampled U.S. restaurantsObservedAug 19–Sep 29, 2026How these prices work
Every McNuggets size, classic and spicy
Box-only prices, meals and Happy Meals are listed in separate groups, so a meal price is never read as a nugget price. Calories are shown as not verified until we record them from official U.S. product pages.
| Item | Variant / size | Type | Price | Per piece | Calories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic McNuggets, box only | ||||||
| 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 4 pieces | Item | $3.60 | $0.90 | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 6 pieces | Item | $4.94 | $0.82 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 10 pieces | Item | $7.13 | $0.71 | Not verified | Observed |
| 20 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 20 pieces | Item | $10.56 | $0.53 | Not verified | Observed |
| 40 pc. Chicken McNuggets | 40 pieces | Item | $18.25 | $0.46 | Not verified | Observed |
| Spicy McNuggets, box only | ||||||
| 4 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 4 pieces | Item | $3.59 | $0.90 | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 6 pieces | Item | $4.97 | $0.83 | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 10 pieces | Item | $7.17 | $0.72 | Not verified | Observed |
| 20 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 20 pieces | Item | $10.51 | $0.53 | Not verified | Observed |
| 40 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets | 40 pieces | Item | $18.26 | $0.46 | Not verified | Observed |
| 40 Piece Spicy Chicken McNuggetsseparately named listing | 40 pieces | Item | $22.40 | $0.56 | Not verified | Anomaly |
| McNuggets meals | ||||||
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $9.55 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $10.38 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $10.13 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $10.96 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $11.76 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $12.77 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $11.85 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets Meal | Large | Meal | $12.87 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| Happy Meals | ||||||
| 4 pc. Chicken McNugget Happy Meal | 4 pieces | Meal | $6.83 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal | 6 pieces | Meal | $7.83 | Not applicable | Not verified | Observed |
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Each figure averages the latest listing at every sampled location that carried that item, weighted equally per location. Not in-store or national prices. The dataset recorded no 4 pc. or 20 pc. meal and no spicy Happy Meal. Per-piece cost is not calculated for meals because the price also covers fries and a drink.
What one nugget costs at each box size
Dividing each box price by its piece count shows how strongly the delivery averages favor larger boxes.
In the 40 pc. box, one nugget averages about 44 cents less than in the 4 pc. box. That is roughly half the per-piece price.
At every size, spicy and classic stay within 5 cents of each other per box.
- Biggest single step−$0.19Per piece, 10 pc. to 20 pc. classic ($0.713 to $0.528)
- 20 pc. vs two 10 pc.$3.70Less for one 20 pc. box ($10.56) than two 10 pc. boxes ($14.26)
- 40 pc. vs two 20 pc.$2.87Less for one 40 pc. box ($18.25) than two 20 pc. boxes ($21.12)
Each size is averaged over whichever sampled restaurants listed it, so the 4 pc. and 40 pc. figures may come from different sets of locations. The per-piece trend is a reasonable guide. Exact differences at a single restaurant will vary, and delivery menus often price higher than in-store menus.
McNuggets meals and Happy Meals
How combo meals workMeals were observed only for the 6 pc. and 10 pc. sizes. In this data, the listing with no size had the same price as the Medium meal.
The fries and drink add about $4.60 to classic McNuggets at either size. Going Large adds about $0.80–$1.00 more.
For spicy McNuggets, the premium was $4.68 at 10 pieces ($11.85 − $7.17) and $5.16 at 6 pieces ($10.13 − $4.97). The Large upcharge was $1.02 and $0.83.
The 4 pc. and 6 pc. Happy Meals averaged $6.83 and $7.83. Their components and the price difference against a separately built kids' order are covered on the Happy Meal prices page. For a one-person order built around ten pieces, see the 10-piece McNuggets meal guide.
McNuggets and fries bundles
All family bundles and packsNine sampled listings pair a 20 pc. or 40 pc. box with fries. The comparison column adds up the closest separate listings, which shows where a bundle actually saves money and where the data looks wrong.
| Bundle (as listed) | Contents | Bundle price | Separate sum | Difference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pc. & 2 Medium Fries | 20 pc. classic, 2 medium fries | $16.66 | $17.32 | −$0.66 | Observed |
| 20 pc. & Basket of Fries | 20 pc. classic, basket of fries | $13.11 | $16.71 | −$3.60 | Observed |
| 20 pc. Spicy & 2 Medium Fries | 20 pc. spicy, 2 medium fries | $16.36 | $17.27 | −$0.91 | Observed |
| 20 pc. Spicy and Basket of Fries | 20 pc. spicy, basket of fries | $18.83 | $16.66 | +$2.17 | Anomaly |
| 40 pc. & 2 Large Fries | 40 pc. classic, 2 large fries | $26.02 | $27.16 | −$1.14 | Observed |
| 40 pc. Spicy & 2 Large Fries | 40 pc. spicy, 2 large fries | $26.63 | $27.17 | −$0.54 | Observed |
| 40 pc. & 2 Medium Fries | 40 pc. classic, 2 medium fries | $15.59 | $25.01 | −$9.42 | Anomaly |
| 40 pc. & 4 Medium Fries | 40 pc. classic, 4 medium fries | $23.89 | $31.77 | −$7.88 | Observed |
| 40 pc. and 4 Medium Fries with 4 Drinks Meal | 40 pc. classic, 4 medium fries, 4 drinks | $37.85 | Not computable | Not computable | Observed |
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Contents are paraphrased from the listing names. We have not confirmed official bundle contents or whether every bundle is a regular menu item or a time-limited offer. The drinks bundle has no separate sum because the listing does not state which drinks or sizes are included.
At $15.59, this bundle averages $2.66 less than the 40 pc. box alone ($18.25), even though it adds two fries. Possible causes include a small or different set of locations, a promotional price, or a mislabelled listing. We do not use it in any value comparison.
The 20 pc. Spicy and Basket of Fries listing ($18.83) costs $5.72 more than the classic version ($13.11), while the two boxes alone are within 5 cents. Separately, a listing named 40 Piece Spicy Chicken McNuggets averaged $22.40, compared with $18.26 for 40 pc. Spicy Chicken McNuggets. These are probably different restaurant sets, so neither figure should be read as the spicy price.
For sharing decisions around the 20-piece box, including how it compares with the 40-piece and group packs, see the 20-piece McNuggets sharing guide. Larger mixed orders such as the Chicken Pack ($34.31) are on the family bundles page.
Classic vs spicy, and what about sauce?
Sauce prices and optionsThe delivery sample shows the two versions priced almost identically. Availability and sauce rules are a separate question that needs official sources.
We have not yet confirmed from official U.S. McDonald's pages whether Spicy McNuggets are a permanent item or a limited offer, which restaurants carry them, or how many dipping sauces come with each box size. Their presence in the delivery data shows only that sampled restaurants listed them during Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. Check the official app for your restaurant before you order.
Extra dipping sauces did appear as separate paid listings on delivery menus. Tangy BBQ, Sweet N Sour, Honey Mustard, Hot Mustard and Creamy Ranch each averaged $0.39, Spicy Buffalo $0.38 and Mighty Hot Sauce $0.45. A delivery app may charge for a sauce that a restaurant counter would include with the box, so these figures do not settle what is free in store.
The full list, with official nutrition and allergen links, is on the sauces and condiments page. For other chicken options, such as McCrispy Strips and the McChicken, see chicken, fish and Snack Wrap prices.
McNuggets pages by order type
Each page covers a distinct question, so the same price tables are not repeated.
McNuggets questions
How much is a 10-piece McNuggets?
The 10 pc. classic box averaged $7.13 and the spicy box $7.17 on sampled DoorDash delivery menus, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. The Medium meal averaged $11.76. Local and in-store prices can differ.
Which McNuggets size has the lowest price per piece?
The 40 pc. box, at about $0.46 per piece ($18.25 ÷ 40). The 20 pc. box comes next at about $0.53. These are calculations from delivery averages that may cover different sets of locations.
Is a 20-piece cheaper than two 10-pieces?
In this data, yes. Two 10 pc. boxes total $14.26, compared with $10.56 for one 20 pc. box, a difference of $3.70.
Do Spicy McNuggets cost more?
Barely. Box prices stayed within 5 cents of the classic version at every size. The exceptions are two anomalous listings, $22.40 for one 40-piece spicy listing and $18.83 for a 20 pc. spicy and fries bundle, which we flag above rather than treat as typical.
How many calories are in McNuggets?
We have not yet recorded calories from official U.S. McDonald's product pages for this page, so they appear as Not verified. The official U.S. menu lists nutrition and allergen information by item.
Price a nuggets order your way
Combine box sizes, fries, drinks and sauces to see an estimated total, or put two McNuggets sizes side by side. Missing values are shown as incomplete, never as zero.