McDonald's - McD Chicken Nuggets has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 30g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Based on the composite nutritive standing McDonald's - McD Chicken Nuggets has been given a composite ranking of 55, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30 g | 10% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 22 g | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30 g | 46.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30 g 46.2%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 900 mg 37.5%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 2% Iron 8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 10 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 12 g
Per 100g | Calories 437
Protein 21.3 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 18.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 465
Protein 23 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 19 g
Per 100g | Calories 420
Protein 25 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 24 g
Per 100g | Calories 50
Protein 0 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 890
Protein 34 g | Carbs 88 g | Fat 45 g
Per 100g | Calories 120
Protein 4 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 24 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 19 g