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McDonald's Ten Piece Nuggets - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Ten Piece Nuggets

McDonald's - Ten Piece Nuggets has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 27g 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 24 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 high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing McDonald's - Ten Piece Nuggets has been given a composite ranking of 49, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

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

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Sodium1000 mg41.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27 g9%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat29 g44.6%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 260

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29 g 44.6%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%

Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://tracker.dailyburn.com/nutrition/mcdonalds_ten_piece_nuggets_calories Embed Table:

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