Mcdonald's, Chicken Mcnuggets

Serving Size 10 pieces

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Mcdonald's, Chicken Mcnuggets with a serving size of 10 pieces has a total of 480.18 calories with 31.5 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 159 grams of food and contains 283.5 calories from fat. This item is classified as fast foods foods.

This food is a good source of protein, phosphorus, niacin and vitamin b-6 but is high in fat and sodium. Mcdonald's, Chicken Mcnuggets is a high fat food because 59.04% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Protein 49% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 49% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Fat 48% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 48% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Phosphorus 35% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 35% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.

Sodium 38% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 38% of the recommended daily intake of sodium.

Niacin 74% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 74% of the recommended daily needs of niacin.

Vitamin B-6 37% of DV

A serving of 159 grams of mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets has 37% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-6.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480.18		Calories from Fat 284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.5g		48%
	Saturated Fat 5.2g	26%
	Trans Fat 0.18g
Cholesterol 70mg		23%
Sodium 899.9mg		38%
Total Carbohydrate 24g		8%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 25g

Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 1%	Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin B-12	0.52 µg	22%
Vitamin B-6	0.63 mg	37%
Vitamin C	1.91 mg	3%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	23.99 g	8%
Sugars	0.13 g	1%
→ Sucrose	0.13 g	-
→ Glucose	0 g	-
→ Fructose	0 g	-
→ Lactose	0 g	-
→ Maltose	0 g	-
→ Galactose	0 g	-

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	31.5 g	48%
Saturated Fats	5.18 g	26%
→ Butyric Acid	0 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	0.06 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	3.27 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	1.58 g	-
→ Arachidic Acid	0.12 g	-
→ Behenic Acid	0.06 g	-
→ Lignoceric Acid	0.04 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	12.93 g	-
→ Myristoleic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.45 g	-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	12.2 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0.22 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Nervonic Acid	0.02 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	8.92 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	8.25 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.51 g	-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid	0.47 g	-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid	0.04 g	-
→ Parinaric Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)	0.02 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)	0.03 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0.08 g	-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.01 g	-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	-
Trans Fats	0.18 g	1%
Total trans-monoenoic	0.08 g	-
Total trans-polyenoic	0.1 g	-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	25.11 g	49%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	17.49 mg	1%
Copper	0.08 mg	9%
Iron	1.42 mg	8%
Magnesium	38.16 mg	9%
Manganese	0.22 mg	10%
Phosphorus	432.48 mg	35%
Potassium	400.68 mg	9%
Sodium	899.94 mg	38%
Zinc	0.94 mg	9%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	69.96 mg	23%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Ash	3.48 g	-
Water	74.94 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Mcdonald's, Chicken Mcnuggets with 480.18calories? A brisk walk for 104 minutes, jogging for 49 minutes, or hiking for 80 minutes will help your burn off the calories in mcdonald's, chicken mcnuggets.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	100 minutes
Dancing	87 minutes
Golfing	87 minutes
Hiking	80 minutes
Light Gardening	87 minutes
Stretching	160 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	104 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	133 minutes
Aerobics	60 minutes
Basketball	66 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	49 minutes
Running - 5 mph	49 minutes
Swimming	56 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	63 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	66 minutes

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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium