McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (6 Pieces) has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 16.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 14.52 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the 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 average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 32, for McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (6 Pieces) , and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 20.7 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.75 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 622.5 mg | 25.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.6 g | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17 g 26.2%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%
Sodium 600 mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 291
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 18.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 287
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 18 g
Per 100g | Calories 291
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 18.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 287
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 18 g