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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets"
| Food Name: McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets | |
| Food Group: Fast Foods | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 302 | Total Fat (g): 20 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 15 |
| Net Carbs (g): 15 | Water (g): 47 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 3 | Cholesterol (mg): 44 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 8134 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 5610 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 306 | Omega-6 (mg): 5275 |
| ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 296 | EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 1 |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 4 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 3 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 11 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 24 | Phosphorus (mg): 272 |
| Potassium (mg): 252 | Sodium (mg): 566 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 12 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets'?
100 grams of 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 15g (around 5% of daily requirement),
Fat – 20g (around 26% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets'?
A 100-gram serving of 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' provides around 302 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 16g protein, 15g carbs, and 20g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 272 mg (22% DV),
Sodium (mg): 566 mg (25% DV).
'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 11 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 252 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 24 mg (6% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets in significant amounts?
'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 mg (44% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'McDonalds Chicken Mcnuggets' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 566 mg (25% of max recommended).