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Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS

Fast Foods

Both protein (15.8g) and fat (19.8g) are substantial, making Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets packs 302 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 566mg per 100g (25% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories302KCAL
Protein15.8G
Fat19.8G
Carbs15.1G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

302kcal
  • Protein21%15.8 g
  • Fat59%19.8 g
  • Carbs20%15.1 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water47.1G
Energy302KCAL
Protein15.8G
Total lipid (fat)19.8G
Carbohydrate, by difference15.1G
Total Sugars0.08G
Cholesterol44.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid1.2MG
Thiamin0.16MG
Riboflavin0.11MG
Niacin7.4MG
Vitamin B-60.40MG
Vitamin B-120.33UG
Calcium, Ca11.0MG
Iron, Fe0.89MG
Magnesium, Mg24.0MG
Phosphorus, P272MG
Potassium, K252MG
Sodium, Na566MG
Zinc, Zn0.59MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.14MG
Energy1263kJ
Ash2.2G
Sucrose0.08G
Glucose0G
Fructose0G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0G
Pantothenic acid0.88MG
Fatty acids, total saturated3.3G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.008G
SFA 10:00.006G
SFA 12:00.005G
SFA 14:00.04G
SFA 15:00.006G
SFA 16:02.1G
SFA 17:00.01G
SFA 18:00.99G
SFA 20:00.07G
SFA 22:00.04G
SFA 24:00.03G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.1G
MUFA 14:10.01G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.28G
MUFA 16:1 c0.28G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:17.7G
MUFA 18:1 c7.6G
MUFA 20:10.14G
MUFA 22:10.004G
MUFA 22:1 c0.004G
MUFA 24:1 c0.01G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated5.6G
PUFA 18:25.2G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c5.1G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.02G
PUFA 18:30.32G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.30G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.03G
PUFA 18:40.001G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:30.02G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.01G
PUFA 20:40.05G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.001G
PUFA 22:40.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.004G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.003G
Fatty acids, total trans0.11G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.05G
TFA 16:1 t0.002G
TFA 18:1 t0.05G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.06G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.06G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
pieces (64g)19310.1g12.7g9.7g
pieces (95g)28715g18.8g14.3g
pieces (159g)48025.1g31.5g24g

Scaled from Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets is a excellent source of Protein (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets is a excellent source of Sodium (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 566mg of sodium per 100g, Mcdonald's Chicken Mcnuggets should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories302
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.8G25%
Cholesterol 44.0MG15%
Sodium 566MG25%
Total Carbohydrate 15.1G5%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0.08G
Protein 15.8G32%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 11.0MG1%
Iron 0.89MG5%
Potassium 252MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173297.

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