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McDonald's nugget Calories

Popular fast food chicken snack, fried, contains protein and fat

CALORIES

270kcal

45low

POTASSIUM

210mg

FIBER

1.2g

McDonald's nugget Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

270

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

16g

· 23%

Protein

15.5g

· 22%

Fat

16.7g

· 55%

Fiber

1.2g

McDonald's nugget Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

2.5mg · 16% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

B12

0.3µg · 13% DV

0.13mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Sodium

600mg · 26% DV

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Selenium

11µg · 20% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

McDonald's nugget Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

Is McDonald's nugget 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 nugget 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 nugget 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 nugget Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

6.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

4.3g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1

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

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McDonald's nugget — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets?

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets provide 270 calories per 100 g. A 100 g portion contains 15.5 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates, and 16.7 g of fat.

Are McDonald's Chicken McNuggets low glycemic?

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets have a glycemic index of 45, which is in the low GI range. They contain 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.