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.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | 9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24 g | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 29 g | 44.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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
Per 100g | Calories 397
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 670
Protein 24 g | Carbs 54 g | Fat 40 g
Per 100g | Calories 270
Protein 14 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 7 g
Per 100g | Calories 460
Protein 24 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 29 g
Per 100g | Calories 189
Protein 0 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 24 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 19 g
Per 100g | Calories 280
Protein 8 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 270
Protein 14 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 7 g