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Nachos vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos and Chicken McNuggets?

  • Nachos are higher in Calcium, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 6 times less Calcium than Nachos. Nachos contain 63mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types 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.
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%

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.
Nachos
6
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.81
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
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.
Nachos Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 15.09g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 21.5g 19.81g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 15.09g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 302kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 11mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 42mg 24mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 362mg 252mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 566mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.59mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.049mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.14mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.11mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 44mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.114g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.261g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 8.134g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.025g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.296g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chicken McNuggets
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
25%
Nachos
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients

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

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