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.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13 g | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18 g | 27.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3 g | 15% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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
Per 100g | Calories 680
Protein 37 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 38 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 12 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 11 g
Per 100g | Calories 360
Protein 21 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 17 g
Per 100g | Calories 970
Protein 68 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 54 g
Per 100g | Calories 220
Protein 0 g | Carbs 58 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 480
Protein 16 g | Carbs 66 g | Fat 17 g
Per 100g | Calories 100
Protein 0 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 670
Protein 11 g | Carbs 96 g | Fat 27 g