McDonald's - McChicken has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 22.4g 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 9.58 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
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 48, for McDonald's - McChicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Sodium | 583.3 mg | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.6 g | 19.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.9 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 Calories from Fat 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.7 g 44.2%
Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium 1120 mg 46.7%
Total Carbohydrates 43 g 14.3%
Dietary Fiber
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 18.4 g 36.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 64.3 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 246
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 22.8 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 140
Protein | Carbs 27 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 66.7 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 59
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 5.9 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 530
Protein 32 g | Carbs 58 g | Fat 19 g
Per 100g | Calories 59
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 221
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 8.6 g