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Mc Donald's Chicken Nuggets (Copycat) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mc Donald's Chicken Mc Nuggets (Copycat) Recipe

Mc Donald's Chicken Mc Nuggets (Copycat) has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 43.3g 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 44.8 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mc Donald's Chicken Mc Nuggets (Copycat) has been given a composite ranking of 31, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein43%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A190.4 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Retinol52.5 mcg
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D18.4 IU4.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6.7 mg33.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Folate27.3 mcg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid13.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.35 mcg5.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium45.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium23.4 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus189 mg18.9%Top 30%High
Potassium181.6 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium244.9 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.71 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Selenium19.1 mcg27.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.4 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.5 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.67 g3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 211.9 mg 70.6%

Sodium 690.6 mg 28.8%

Total Carbohydrates 43.3 g 14.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 44.8 g 89.6%

Vitamin A 10.7% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 12.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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