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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

Chicken McNuggets
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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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)
TOP 16% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 84% of foods
TOP 16% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 84% of foods
TOP 17% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 83% of foods
TOP 18% Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 82% of foods
TOP 19% 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:
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46

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
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

16% 19% 16% 47% 3%
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

19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

100%
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

99%
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 OrangeOrange
Protein 15.79g 38% 33% 5.6 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 19.81g 30% 16% 1.7 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% 40% 44.2 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 15.09g N/A 38% 3.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 15.09g 5% 41% 1.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 44mg 15% 38% 8.5 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.89mg 11% 64% 2.9 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 11mg 1% 74% 11.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 252mg 7% 47% 1.7 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 24mg 6% 46% 5.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0.08g N/A 75% 112.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Copper 0.05mg 5% 81% 2.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.59mg 5% 66% 10.7 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 272mg 39% 19% 1.5 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 566mg 25% 17% 1.2 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Manganese 0.14mg 6% 57%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 13% 38% 1.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 8% 66% 1.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 46% 18% 1.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18% 38% 1.3 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31% 32% 3.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14% 54% 2.1 times less than PorkPork
Trans Fat 0.11g N/A 61% 130.6 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 3.26g 16% 35% 1.8 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.13g N/A 20% 1.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g N/A 16% 8.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 51% 690 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 45% 486.7 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.3g N/A 81% 30.9 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 50% 42.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
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 AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
31%
Total Fat 20g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat g
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
ok
 ⓘ 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
limit break
 ⓘ 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
ok
 ⓘ 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 Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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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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Chicken McNuggets nutrition infographic

Chicken McNuggets nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients

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