Calories in Mcdonalds Mcnuggets

Serving Size: 6 nuggets (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 197.0
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol 28.0 mg
  • Sodium 362.0 mg
  • Potassium 161.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 10.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.1 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 5.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 197.0 calories per serving (6 nuggets (100.0g)), Mcdonalds Mcnuggets is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (13.0g, 59.4% of calories), including 2.1g of saturated fat. It contains 5.0mg of iron (28% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Mcdonalds Mcnuggets contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 197.0 kcal 9.8%
Total Fat 13.0 g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g 11%
Cholesterol 28.0 mg 9%
Sodium 362.0 mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0 g 4%
Protein 10.0 g 20%
Iron 5.0 mg 28%
Potassium 161.0 mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Mcdonalds Mcnuggets accounts for 9.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 59.4% of the calories.

Fat 59.4%
Carbs 20.3%
Protein 20.3%
Fat 59.4% Carbs 20.3% Protein 20.3%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 197.0 calories in Mcdonalds Mcnuggets? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 14.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 34.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 21.5 min
HIIT 18.2 min
MMA 15.3 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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