pieces/slices of

[Anonymous]

Which is more colloquial? Or are there any other expressions?

1-1. I want six nuggets.
1-2. I want six pieces of nuggets.

2-1. I want six apple slices.
2-2. I want six slices of apple.

Thanks.

[Rusty]

Which is more colloquial? Or are there any other expressions?

1-1. I want six nuggets.
1-2. I want six pieces of nuggets.

2-1. I want six apple slices.
2-2. I want six slices of apple.

Thanks.

1-1. I want six nuggets. (Good).
1-2. I want six pieces of nuggets. (No. This means that the nuggets have been cut into pieces and you want six of the pieces).

2-1. I want six apple slices. (OK).
2-2. I want six slices of apple. (Natural).