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McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Chicken McNuggets (6 piece)

McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 18g 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 13 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 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing McDonald's - Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1.2 mg0.1%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Sodium540 mg22.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18 g6%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 160

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 540 mg 22.5%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.nutritionix.com/mcdonalds/chicken-mcnuggets-6-piece Embed Table:

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