McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (4 Piece) has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 16.87g 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 15.34 gms of protein, it is high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a 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 32, for McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (4 Piece) , 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 | 1.8 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 613.5 mg | 25.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15.3 g | 30.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.4 g | 28.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 400 mg 16.7%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%
Calcium Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 106
Protein 0 g | Carbs 29.4 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 287
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 265
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 29.1 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 287
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 14.9 g