McDonald’s McCrispy Strips
McDonald’s McCrispy Strips is one of the newest additions to the fast food chain’s menu. White meat with rib meat chicken pieces are coated with a black pepper-seasoned breading and fried until crispy on the outside.
Before adding any dipping sauce, a standard order of three chicken strips contains:
Read this fast food nutrition guide for a complete overview of the nutritional value, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s chicken strips.
McCrispy Strips Nutrition Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on the standard recipe and formulation (excluding sauces) for either a 3-piece or 4-piece order size.
Calories
Calories by Macronutrient
|
3 Chicken Strips |
4 Chicken Strips | |
|---|---|---|
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Calories from Fat |
120 |
160 |
|
Calories from Carbs |
75 |
95 |
|
Calories from Protein |
155 |
205 |
|
Total Calories |
350 |
460 |
Dietary fats contribute the greatest proportion (44%) of the total calories. Proteins make up about 35% of the total calories, and the remaining 21% is from carbohydrates.
McCrispy Strips
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the chicken is prepared and with the addition of a dipping sauce.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 350 CALORIES (3 strips)
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in McCrispy chicken strips from McDonald’s.
Amount per serving (% Daily Value)
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3 Pieces |
4 Pieces | |
|
Calories |
350 |
460 |
|
Total Fat |
17g (22%) |
23g (30%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
2.5g (13%) |
3.5g (17%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
95mg (31%) |
125mg (41%) |
|
Sodium |
1100mg (48%) |
1470mg (64%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
18g (7%) |
24g (9%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
2g (5%) |
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Total Sugars |
1g |
1g |
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Added Sugars |
0g (1%) |
1g (1%) |
|
Protein |
30g |
40g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Check McDonald’s chicken menu nutrition facts
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, McCrispy Strips are high in sodium.
|
3 strips |
4 strips | |
|
Saturated Fat |
13% |
17% |
|
Sodium |
48% |
64% |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Daily Value
The FDA recommends a daily limit of 78 grams total fat, of which saturated fat should be 20 grams or less.
There are 17 grams of total fat and 2.5 grams saturated fat in a 3-piece order of McDonald’s McCrispy chicken strips. The amount of total fat has a 22% daily value (%DV), which is considered high for one serving.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per 3pcs |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
17g |
78g |
22% |
|
Saturated Fat |
2.5g |
20g |
13% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Sodium
The amount of sodium per serving is high. One order of three McCrispy Strips contains 1,100 milligrams of sodium, nearly half of the recommended limit of 2,300 milligrams.
Cholesterol
In addition, dietary cholesterol per serving is high. An order contains 95 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, 31% of the recommended daily limit.
Check the fried chicken bites to an order of Chick-fil-A chicken strips or the fried chicken from KFC. Compare the amount of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium to determine if any of the options are a good fit for your diet plan.
Chicken Strips Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the complete list of ingredients for McDonald’s McCrispy Strips.
Ingredients |
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Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Leavening, Spices (including celery seed), Garlic Powder, Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Wheat Gluten, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Brown Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin |
Allergens
McDonald’s chicken strips are made with ingredients that contain wheat, including wheat gluten.
If you have a food allergy, check the full list of disclosed allergens in McDonald’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
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