Nutrition comparison

Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger vs 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these McDonald's menu items.

Quick answer

Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger is lowest in calories, while 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal gives the most protein.

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Lowest calories
Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger
250 kcal
Highest protein
4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal
19 g protein
Lowest carbs
Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger
30 g carbs
Lowest sodium
Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger
510 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu itemCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSodium
Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's BurgerBurgers250 kcal12 g30 g9 g1 g510 mg
4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy MealHappy Meal395 kcal19 g40 g17 g1 g510 mg

Which should you choose?

Choose Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 250 calories per serving.

Choose 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal if you want the most protein. It has 19g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, Hamburger, The Classic McDonald's Burger is the lighter sodium pick at 510mg.

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