Chicken McNuggets nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken McNuggets
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI for chicken nuggets. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852758/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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46 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 302 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 15.09 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 11.7 (acidic) |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 84% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 84% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 83% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 82% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 81% of foods
Chicken McNuggets calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 302 | |
Calories in 4 pieces | 193 | 64 g |
Calories in 6 pieces | 287 | 95 g |
Calories in 10 pieces | 480 | 159 g |
Chicken McNuggets Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for chicken nuggets. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852758/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
11 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
0.89 mg of 8 mg
11%
Magnesium:
24 mg of 420 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
272 mg of 700 mg
39%
Potassium:
252 mg of 3,400 mg
7%
Sodium:
566 mg of 2,300 mg
25%
Zinc:
0.59 mg of 11 mg
5%
Copper:
0.049 mg of 1 mg
5%
Manganese:
0.14 mg of 2 mg
6%
Selenium:
0 µg of 55 µg
0%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
566 mg
TOP 17%
Phosphorus
272 mg
TOP 19%
Magnesium
24 mg
TOP 46%
Potassium
252 mg
TOP 47%
Manganese
0.14 mg
TOP 57%
Iron
0.89 mg
TOP 64%
Zinc
0.59 mg
TOP 66%
Calcium
11 mg
TOP 74%
Copper
0.049 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.2 mg of 90 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.16 mg of 1 mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.11 mg of 1 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
7.4 mg of 16 mg
46%
Vitamin B5:
0.88 mg of 5 mg
18%
Vitamin B6:
0.398 mg of 1 mg
31%
Folate:
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0.33 µg of 2 µg
14%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B3
7.4 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin B6
0.398 mg
TOP 32%
Vitamin B1
0.16 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin B5
0.88 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin C
1.2 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B12
0.33 µg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B2
0.11 mg
TOP 66%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 32%
15.79 g of 50 g
32%
Fats:
Daily Value: 30%
19.81 g of 65 g
30%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
15.09 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
47.13 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
2.18 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Chicken McNuggets
Sugar:
0.08 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
15.01 g
All nutrients for Chicken McNuggets per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 302kcal | 15% | 29% | 6.4 times more than Orange |
Protein | 15.79g | 38% | 33% | 5.6 times more than Broccoli |
Fats | 19.81g | 30% | 16% | 1.7 times less than Cheddar Cheese |
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | 40% | 44.2 times less than Lemon |
Net carbs | 15.09g | N/A | 38% | 3.6 times less than Chocolate |
Carbs | 15.09g | 5% | 41% | 1.9 times less than Rice |
Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% | 38% | 8.5 times less than Egg |
Iron | 0.89mg | 11% | 64% | 2.9 times less than Beef |
Calcium | 11mg | 1% | 74% | 11.4 times less than Milk |
Potassium | 252mg | 7% | 47% | 1.7 times more than Cucumber |
Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | 46% | 5.8 times less than Almond |
Sugar | 0.08g | N/A | 75% | 112.1 times less than Coca-Cola |
Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 81% | 2.9 times less than Shiitake |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 5% | 66% | 10.7 times less than Beef |
Phosphorus | 272mg | 39% | 19% | 1.5 times more than Chicken meat |
Sodium | 566mg | 25% | 17% | 1.2 times more than White Bread |
Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | 57% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 13% | 38% | 1.7 times less than Pea raw |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 8% | 66% | 1.2 times less than Avocado |
Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 46% | 18% | 1.3 times less than Turkey meat |
Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | 38% | 1.3 times less than Sunflower seed |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | 32% | 3.3 times more than Oat |
Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 54% | 2.1 times less than Pork |
Trans Fat | 0.11g | N/A | 61% | 130.6 times less than Margarine |
Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 16% | 35% | 1.8 times less than Beef |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.13g | N/A | 20% | 1.2 times less than Avocado |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | N/A | 16% | 8.4 times less than Walnut |
Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% | 690 times less than Salmon |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 45% | 486.7 times less than Salmon |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.3g | N/A | 81% | 30.9 times less than Canola oil |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 50% | 42.5 times less than Salmon |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 93% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | 83% | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | 90% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 77% | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.11g | N/A | 81% | 2.4 times less than Almond |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
31%
Total Fat
20g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Cholesterol 44mg
25%
Sodium 566mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
11mg
1%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
252mg
7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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