McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS vs Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 291 kcal Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw 322 kcal
Calories
291 kcal 322 kcal
Protein
15.0 g 16.3 g
Carbs
17.2 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.8 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
18.1 g 27.9 g
Sodium
632 mg 54 mg

Key takeaways

  • McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has 10% fewer calories (291 kcal vs 322 kcal).
  • Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has more protein (16.3 g vs 15.0 g).
  • Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has more carbs (0.0 g vs 17.2 g).
  • McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.0 g).
  • McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has more fat (18.1 g vs 27.9 g).
MacronutrientsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Calories 291 kcal 322 kcal
Protein 15.0 g 16.3 g
Total Fat 18.1 g 27.9 g
Total Carbohydrate 17.2 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 47.4 g 53.9 g
CarbohydratesMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Total Carbohydrate 17.2 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Total Fat 18.1 g 27.9 g
Saturated Fat 3.1 g 11.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.2 g 12.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 307.0 mg 340.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 5,534.0 mg 640.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Protein 15.0 g 16.3 g
Histidine ~ 559.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 734.0 mg
Leucine ~ 1,291.0 mg
Lysine ~ 1,359.0 mg
Methionine ~ 418.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 638.0 mg
Threonine ~ 714.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 183.0 mg
Valine ~ 795.0 mg
Alanine ~ 985.0 mg
Arginine ~ 1,032.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 1,492.0 mg
Cystine ~ 183.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 2,454.0 mg
Glycine ~ 891.0 mg
Proline ~ 721.0 mg
Serine ~ 625.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 549.0 mg
VitaminsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Vitamin C 1.2 mg 0.0 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 7.4 mg 2.8 mg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) 28.0 mcg 5.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg 2.8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.9 mg 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 68.2 mg
Betaine ~ 10.0 mg
MineralsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Calcium 14.0 mg 9.0 mg
Iron 0.9 mg 1.7 mg
Magnesium 22.0 mg 16.0 mg
Phosphorus 332.0 mg 154.0 mg
Potassium 251.0 mg 267.0 mg
Sodium 632.0 mg 54.0 mg
Zinc 0.6 mg 3.7 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 16.3 mcg
SterolsMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Cholesterol 44.0 mg 71.0 mg
OtherMcDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETSBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Ash 2.3 g 0.8 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw?

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has fewer calories: 291 kcal for McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS vs 322 kcal for Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw?

Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has more protein: 15.0 g for McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS vs 16.3 g for Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw?

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS has more fiber: 0.8 g for McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS vs 0.0 g for Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw per 100 g.

Is McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw healthier?

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS is lower in calories, and Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.