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
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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) |
| Glycemic load | 7 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 302 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 15 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 6 pieces (95 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 |
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| 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.
Chicken McNuggets Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
3.6mg of 90mg
4%
Vitamin B1:
0.48mg of 1mg
40%
Vitamin B2:
0.33mg of 1mg
25%
Vitamin B3:
22mg of 16mg
139%
Vitamin B5:
2.6mg of 5mg
53%
Vitamin B6:
1.2mg of 1mg
92%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0.99µg of 2µg
41%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 32%
15.8 g of 50 g
15.8 g (32% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 30%
19.8 g of 65 g
19.8 g (30% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
15.1 g of 300 g
15.1 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
47.1 g of 2,000 g
47.1 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.2 g
2.2 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.6 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 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
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| Protein | 16g | 38% | 33% |
5.6 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 20g | 30% | 16% |
1.7 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | 40% |
44.2 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 15g | N/A | 38% |
3.6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 15g | 5% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% | 38% |
8.5 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | 46% |
5.8 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 11mg | 1% | 74% |
11.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 252mg | 7% | 47% |
1.7 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 11% | 64% |
2.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.08g | N/A | 75% |
112.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 81% |
2.9 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 5% | 66% |
10.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 39% | 19% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 566mg | 25% | 17% |
1.2 times more than White Bread
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | 57% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 13% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 8% | 66% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 46% | 18% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | 38% |
1.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | 32% |
3.3 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 54% |
2.1 times less than Pork
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| Trans Fat | 0.11g | N/A | 61% |
130.6 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 16% | 35% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.1g | N/A | 20% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.6g | N/A | 16% |
8.4 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 45% |
486.7 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.3g | N/A | 81% |
30.9 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 50% |
42.5 times less than Salmon
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| 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 | 5.1g | N/A | 81% |
2.4 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
30%
Total Fat
20g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
15%
Cholesterol 44mg
25%
Sodium 566mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
11mg
1.1%
Iron
0.89mg
11%
Potassium
252mg
7.4%
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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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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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.