McDonald's - McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.
With 15.81 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 high in trans fats. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 16, for McDonald's - McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 24% | |
| Calories from Fat | 52% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 100.8 IU | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.19 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Niacin | 7.4 mg | 37.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38 mg | 18.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.88 mg | 8.8% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14.1 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.76 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 0.63 mg | 0.16% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Phosphorus | 334.6 mg | 33.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 704.5 mg | 29.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0.57 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.8 g | 31.6% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 23.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1.5 g | |||
| Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.2 mg | |||
| Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 4.2 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3 g 37.4%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Trans Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 62.4 mg 20.8%
Sodium 1118.4 mg 46.6%
Total Carbohydrates 25.6 g 8.5%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars
Protein 25.1 g 50.2%
Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 2.7%
Calcium 2.2% Iron 6.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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