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Nutritional Profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
We got 72 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for nine nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Adrenic Acid, AdA (22:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fast Foods) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Oleate (18:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 10 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Adrenic Acid, AdA (22:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- gamma-Linolenic Acid, GLA (18:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
In food category: Fast Foods
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 15.1 g | 4.3 g | 310 | 1336 |
| Sucrose | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 72 | 442 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 387 | 1668 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 39 | 511 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.6 g | 1.6 g | 46 | 534 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.3 g | 924.2 mg | 374 | 1160 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 111 | 647 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 19.8 g | 5.6 g | 40 | 448 |
| Saturated Fats (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 16 | 155 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 18 | 147 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 185 | 526 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 110 | 396 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 86 | 308 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 223 | 705 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 9 | 83 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 429 | 1115 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.1 g | 584 mg | 278 | 969 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 77 | 170 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 991 mg | 280.9 mg | 218 | 714 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (13) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 21 | 50 |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 82 | 613 |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 31 | 207 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 55 | 180 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 78 | 194 |
| Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 4 | 33 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 7.6 g | 2.2 g | 7 | 177 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.7 g | 2.2 g | 40 | 526 |
| Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 40 | 84 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 279 mg | 79.1 mg | 40 | 253 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 281 mg | 79.7 mg | 173 | 702 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 141 mg | 40 mg | 27 | 333 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 53 mg | 15 mg | 86 | 603 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Adrenic Acid, AdA (22:4) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 11 | 37 |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 296 mg | 83.9 mg | 49 | 229 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 25 | 174 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 44 | 169 |
| Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 15 | 44 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 40 | 419 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 17 | 193 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 33 | 130 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 22 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 49 mg | 13.9 mg | 45 | 245 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 18 | 60 |
| Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 8 | 30 |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid, GLA (18:3 n-6) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 14 | 59 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 61 mg | 17.3 mg | 29 | 134 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 5.2 g | 1.5 g | 46 | 504 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 321 mg | 91 mg | 134 | 635 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 39 | 164 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 61 mg | 17.3 mg | 28 | 165 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 4.5 g | 117 | 443 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 7.4 mg | 2.1 mg | 29 | 406 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 880 µg | 249.5 µg | 38 | 331 |
| Riboflavin | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 240 | 701 |
| Thiamin | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 224 | 724 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 137 | 697 |
| Vitamin B6 | 398 µg | 112.8 µg | 26 | 583 |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 340.2 µg | 90 | 611 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 252 | 540 |
| Copper, Cu | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 151 | 800 |
| Iron, Fe | 890 µg | 252.3 µg | 207 | 833 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 34 | 323 |
| Manganese, Mn | 140 µg | 39.7 µg | 155 | 890 |
| Phosphorus, P | 272 mg | 77.1 mg | 56 | 392 |
| Potassium, K | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 112 | 646 |
| Sodium, Na | 566 mg | 160.5 mg | 213 | 583 |
| Zinc, Zn | 590 µg | 167.3 µg | 258 | 861 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 98 | 337 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 47.1 g | 13.4 g | 286 | 1692 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.2 g | 620.9 mg | 88 | 441 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 302 kcal | 85.6 kcal | 62 | 386 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,260 kj | 357.2 kj | 30 | 180 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces | 64.0 g | 2.3 oz |
| Pieces | 95.0 g | 3.4 oz |
| Pieces | 159.0 g | 5.6 oz |
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| Mcdonald's | No of Nutrients |
(With Condiments, 1 Small Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 57 |
(With Condiments, 1 Medium Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 56 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 56 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 59 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 59 |
(With Condiments, 1 Small Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 52 |
| 30 | |
| 23 | |
| 27 | |
| 31 | |
| 27 | |
| 48 | |
| 34 | |
(Without Big Mac Sauce) | 34 |
| 34 | |
(With Syrup & Margarine) | 30 |
| 74 | |
| 35 | |
(With Condiments, 2 Medium Patties, On Bun) | 59 |
| 79 | |
| 83 | |
(Without Tartar Sauce) | 30 |
| 79 | |
| 38 | |
(Without Granola) | 37 |
| 73 | |
| 75 | |
| 55 | |
| 54 | |
(Plain) | 49 |
(With 2 Pats Margarine & Syrup) | 36 |
| 29 | |
| 72 | |
(Without Mayonnaise) | 30 |
| 55 | |
| 56 | |
| 50 | |
| 34 | |
| 34 | |
(Crispy) | 94 |
(Grilled) | 88 |
| 51 | |
| 51 | |
| 117 | |
| 35 | |
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