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McDonald's White Meat Chicken McNuggets - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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White Meat Chicken McNuggets

McDonald's - White Meat Chicken McNuggets has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 15.93g 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 14.16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and average 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 - White Meat Chicken McNuggets has been given a composite ranking of 18, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.7 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.97 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium575.2 mg24%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.9 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.3%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.9 g24.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%Mid 40%Average
Total Trans Fatty Acids0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 1 g

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 650 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 2% Iron 6.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-ca/white-meat-chicken-mcnuggets/3008/38458 Embed Table:

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