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Chicken McNuggets vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken McNuggets and Veggie burger?

  • Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 208% higher.
  • Veggie burger has 9 times less Cholesterol than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 +32%
Contains more Calcium +1136.4%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Manganese +579.3%
Equal in Sodium - 569
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Calcium +1136.4%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Manganese +579.3%
Equal in Sodium - 569

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1556.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.1%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1556.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +214.4%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.7
Equal in Carbs - 14.27
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +214.4%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.7
Equal in Carbs - 14.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +675%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +675%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 9.37g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 15.7g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 6.3g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 14.27g Chicken McNuggets
Calories 302kcal 177kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0.08g 1.07g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 11mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.89mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 24mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 272mg 206mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 566mg 569mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.59mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.049mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.14mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 3.753mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.289mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.303mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 44mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.114g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 3.261g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 1.778g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 2.023g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.081g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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