Mcdonalds Nutrition guide information
McDonald's has created for you a nutrition information system, simple and accessible for more transparency.
This system has been designed to help you choose the best menu that fits you well. Available on the main products and packaging at the back of tray sets, it helps you better understand the products and balance your meals.
How to decrypt the nutritional information?
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH OUR NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
FIRSTLY, WHAT ARE THE "GDA"?
The Guideline Daily indicated mean intakes of calories and nutrients (protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber and salt) necessary to the daily diet of an adult or a child.
Daily consumption of these recommendations has been developed by McDonald's, in collaboration with experts in nutrition, based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the European Union.
Because adults and children have very different needs, GDAs were developed for each of these two categories. For example:
- For adults: GDA energy are calculated based on the average needs of a woman 20 to 30 years with a low level of physical activity (2000 kcal per day).
- For kids: energy GDAs are calculated based on the average requirement of a girl of 4 to seven years with a moderate level of physical activity (1600 kcal per day).
EIGHT SYMBOLS FOR CALORIES AND KEY NUTRIENTS PRESENT IN PRODUCTS.
CALORIES
It made to measure the energy our body with nutrients (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates ...). They are expressed in kilocalories.
THE PROTEIN
Are the building blocks of our body? They are found mostly in meat, fish, eggs ...
LIPIDS
Alternatively, fats are essential to our body and are found in large quantities in the "fatty" (oils, butter, cream ...) and fatty foods (meats, cheeses, fried ...).
SATURATED FATTY ACIDS
Are part of the fat, as well as unsaturated fatty acids? They are mostly found in foods of animal origin (butter, meat, cheese, fatty meat ...) and some oils.
CARBOHYDRATES
Is an essential source of energy for our body? The main natural sources of carbohydrates are planted (grain products, fruits ...).
SUGARS
We are among the carbohydrates. They are naturally present in foods (sugar, honey, fruit ...), or added to foods (sugar, pastries, sugary dairy products ...).
FIBERS
We are found in fruits, vegetables and cereals, especially complete. They promote intestinal transit and can help regulate hunger.
SALT
Alternatively, "sodium chloride," plays a role in trade between our cells and our blood pressure. It is found in various foods (cheese, bread, meat ...) but also in the salt!
Nutritional values and percentages of GDA products mentioned on this site are from average values calculated for each ingredient each component product supplied by McDonald's suppliers. These products are standardized both in their formulation and in their size, nutritionary values and percentages of GDA mentioned on this site have been prepared on the basis either of analyzes carried out by accredited laboratories or statements from our suppliers. Variations in the size of servings, preparation techniques and sources, as well as seasonal or local, can affect the percentages of GDAs and nutritional values of the products served.
In addition, revenues from products may be changed periodically. Therefore, variations on the nutrient content in products served in our restaurants may exist.
GDAs for calories given are not appropriate for a person wanting to lose weight. If you want to follow a diet, we recommend you consult a qualified expert (nutritionist or dietitian). In addition, it is recommended that pregnant women consult their doctor for information about their nutritional needs.
The GDA (Guideline Daily Amounts) is the French translation of the GDA (Guideline Daily Amounts).
The information on this site is accurate at the date of their application online. They may be subject to change without notice.
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