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McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Calories

Popular fast food chicken item, contains protein and fat

CALORIES

296kcal

50medium

POTASSIUM

230mg

FIBER

1.6g

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

296

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

17.8g

· 25%

Protein

15.5g

· 22%

Fat

17.1g

· 53%

Fiber

1.6g

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.2mg · 26% DV

0.6mg · 12% DV

0.19mg · 11% DV

B12

0.27µg · 11% DV

Minerals

Sodium

600mg · 26% DV

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Processed?

NOVA 4

Ultra-Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

6.3g

POLYUNSATURATED

4.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).

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McDonald's Chicken Nuggets — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in McDonald's Chicken Nuggets?

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets contain 296 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 15.5 g of protein, 17.8 g of carbohydrates, and 17.1 g of fat.

Are McDonald's Chicken Nuggets high glycemic?

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets have a glycemic index of 50, which is considered moderate. They provide 17.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.