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Chicken McNuggets vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken McNuggets and Taco

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Taco have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 36% higher.
  • Taco contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, while Taco contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +77.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +77.9%

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +56%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Water +21%
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +56%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Water +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.4%
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Taco
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Taco Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 15.95g Taco
Protein 15.79g 8.86g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 12.7g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 19.85g Taco
Calories 302kcal 226kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.08g 0.9g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Calcium 11mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.89mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 272mg 178mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 209mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.59mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.049mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.14mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 1.65mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.09mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 44mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.467g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 4.384g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 4.411g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 3.042g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 2.708g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.002g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.166g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.011g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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