Chicken McNuggets vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken McNuggets and Pizza different?
- Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pizza is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 24% more than Pizza.
- Chicken McNuggets have 3 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza has 17mg.
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+46.5%
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Calcium
+1609.1%
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Iron
+178.7%
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Zinc
+127.1%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+157.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 598
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+46.5%
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Calcium
+1609.1%
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Iron
+178.7%
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Zinc
+127.1%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+157.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 598
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin B3
+93.5%
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Vitamin B6
+397.5%
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Vitamin C
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+143.8%
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Vitamin B2
+77.3%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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Vitamin B3
+93.5%
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Vitamin B6
+397.5%
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Vitamin C
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+143.8%
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Vitamin B2
+77.3%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+38.6%
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Fats
+104.4%
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Carbs
+120.9%
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Other
+11%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
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Protein
+38.6%
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Fats
+104.4%
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Carbs
+120.9%
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+11%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-27%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+211.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+233.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
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Saturated Fat
-27%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+211.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+233.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+150%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 31.03g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 11.39g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 9.69g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 33.33g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.58g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 216mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 598mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 3.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g | 0.241g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 4.465g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.004g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 2.608g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 1.681g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 1.367g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)