Calories in McDONALD'S, Poulet McNUGGETS
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McDONALD'S, Poulet McNUGGETS contains 302 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 6 pièces (95 g) provides about 287 kcal.
Roughly 59 % of its calories come from fat, with 21 % from protein and 20 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in produits alimentaires rapides on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 46 % of the Daily Value for Niacine (B3), 23 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine B6 and 22 % of the Daily Value for phosphore.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 302 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 19,8 g | 25 % |
| Saturated fat C | 3,3 g | 16 % |
| Trans fat C | 0,11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 44 mg | 15 % |
| Sodium M | 566 mg | 25 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15,1 g | 5 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0,08 g | |
| Protein M | 15,8 g | 32 % |
| Vitamine C M | 1,2 mg | 1 % |
| Thiamine (B1) M | 0,16 mg | 13 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) M | 0,11 mg | 8 % |
| Niacine (B3) M | 7,4 mg | 46 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) M | 0,88 mg | 18 % |
| Vitamine B6 M | 0,4 mg | 23 % |
| Vitamine B12 M | 0,33 µg | 14 % |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0,8 % |
| Fer M | 0,89 mg | 5 % |
| Magnésium M | 24 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphore M | 272 mg | 22 % |
| Potassium M | 252 mg | 5 % |
| Zinc M | 0,59 mg | 5 % |
| Cuivre M | 0,049 mg | 5 % |
| Manganèse M | 0,14 mg | 6 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21 %
- Carbohydrates 20 %
- Fat 59 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15,8 gin the top quarter of produits alimentaires rapides (median 12,1 g)
- Sugars0,08 gin the lowest quarter of produits alimentaires rapides (median 3,4 g)
- Fat19,8 gin the top quarter of produits alimentaires rapides (median 12,1 g)
- Saturated fat3,3 gbelow the median for produits alimentaires rapides (median 4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 8,1 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées C | 5,6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucre M | 0,08 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0,001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0,003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,3 g |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) ? | 5,2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 M | 0,008 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0,006 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0,035 g |
| CFA 16:0 M | 2,1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,99 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,074 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7,7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0,049 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,039 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0,01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0,004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0,004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,015 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,025 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0,002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0,052 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t non défini plus loin M | 0,061 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLA M | 0,02 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0,015 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c, c M | 0,014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0,28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 7,6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c, c M | 5,1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0,004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0,025 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0,01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0,016 g |
| Acides gras, transmonoenoïque total C | 0,053 g |
| Acides gras transpolyénoïques totaux C | 0,061 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0,015 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0,015 g |
Other components (3)
| Eau M | 47,1 g |
|---|---|
| Cendres M | 2,2 g |
| Énergie C | 1 263 kJ |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FICHE-O-PÊCHE | 282 | 11,3 g | 26,4 g | 14,6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27,8 g | 11,8 g |
| McDONALD'S, PONDERE QUARTIER | 244 | 14,1 g | 22,2 g | 11,6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12,9 g | 30,3 g | 10,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER au fromage | 258 | 14,6 g | 20 g | 14,2 g |
| McDONALD'S, GRANDE MAC | 257 | 11,8 g | 20,1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, frites | 323 | 3,4 g | 42,6 g | 15,5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Biscuit de poulet de style sud | 304 | 11,9 g | 30,6 g | 14,9 g |
| McDONALD'S, ROUGE DE NACK DE RANCH, Crispy | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, ROUGE DE NACK DE RANCH, Grillés Cooked | 222 | 13,8 g | 18,4 g | 10,3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Saucisses McGRIDLES | 312 | 8,4 g | 31,3 g | 17,8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Saucisse, Œufs et fromages | 283 | 10,8 g | 22 g | 17,7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordita, viande | 296 | 17 g | 13,1 g | 19,4 g |
| Sandwich ou sous-sandwich italien, restaurant | 313 | 16,2 g | 16,4 g | 20 g |
| WENDY'S, Puggets de poulet | 326 | 16,5 g | 14,3 g | 22,6 g |
| Sandwich italien sur blanc | 309 | 15,7 g | 18,9 g | 18,8 g |
| T.G.I. VENDREDI, les doigts de poulet, dans le menu des enfants | 330 | 18,1 g | 17,7 g | 20,8 g |
| T.G.I. VENDREDI, les doigts de poulet | 325 | 18,7 g | 16,8 g | 20,3 g |
| Aliments rapides, muffin anglais, avec œuf, fromage, et saucissons | 286 | 13,4 g | 17,4 g | 18,1 g |
| Sandwich italien sur le blé | 308 | 16,4 g | 17,5 g | 18,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 302 kcal. 6 pièces (95 g): about 287 kcal. 4 pièces (64 g): about 193 kcal. 10 pièces (159 g): about 480 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 15,8 g of protein per 100 g (32 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in 6 pièces (95 g). About 21 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other produits alimentaires rapides, that is among the highest quarter (median 12,1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 15,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 19,8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,3 g is saturated (16 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacine (B3) (46 % DV), Vitamine B6 (23 % DV), phosphore (22 % DV), Acide pantothénique (B5) (18 % DV) and Vitamine B12 (14 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 566 mg of sodium, 25 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Poulet McNUGGETS has 302 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, ROUGE DE NACK DE RANCH, Grillés has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173297. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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