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McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (20 piece) - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)

McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (20 piece) has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 44 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 53, for McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (20 piece), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium2.4 mg0.2%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Sodium1800 mg75%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate59 g19.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein44 g88%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat59 g90.8%
Saturated Fat10 g50%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 940 Calories from Fat 530

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 59 g 90.8%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 135 mg 45%

Sodium 1800 mg 75%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 44 g 88%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 0.2% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.nutritionix.com/mcdonalds/chicken-mcnuggets-20-piece Embed Table:

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