Pizza vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pizza and Chicken McNuggets different?
- Pizza has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 24% more than Pizza.
- Pizza has 17 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. Pizza has 188mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- Pizza contains less Cholesterol.
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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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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%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+46.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 566
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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%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+46.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 566
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 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%
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Vitamin B3
+93.5%
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Vitamin B6
+397.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+120.9%
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Other
+11%
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Protein
+38.6%
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Fats
+104.4%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Equal in Other - 2.18
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Carbs
+120.9%
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+11%
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Protein
+38.6%
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Fats
+104.4%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Equal in Other - 2.18
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:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 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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Maltose
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+150%
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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 | 31.03g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 266kcal | 302kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.14mg |
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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 | 1.4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.33µg |
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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 | 17mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.004g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.015g |
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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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 ($)