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Chicken McNuggets vs. BURGER KING, Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken McNuggets and bURGER KING, Hamburger different?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, bURGER KING, Hamburger is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bURGER KING, Hamburger is 25% higher.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 4 times more Vitamin B5 than bURGER KING, Hamburger. While chicken McNuggets contain 0.88mg of Vitamin B5, bURGER KING, Hamburger contains only 0.222mg.

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and BURGER KING, Hamburger are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 19% 108% 40% 65% 54% 60% 43% 136%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.9%
Contains more IronIron +222.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0.8% 0% 84% 52% 74% 13% 23% 0% 14% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 11% 27% 46% 2%
Protein: 14.85 g
Fats: 10.55 g
Carbs: 26.76 g
Water: 45.97 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
~equal in Protein ~14.85g
~equal in Water ~45.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
41% 46% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.821 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.244 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
41% 49% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.27 g
Fructose: 2.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 BURGER KING, Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets BURGER KING, Hamburger Opinion
Calories 302kcal 261kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 14.85g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 10.55g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 15.09g 25.76g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Carbs 15.09g 26.76g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Cholesterol 44mg 35mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Magnesium 24mg 25mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Calcium 11mg 76mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Potassium 252mg 217mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 0.89mg 2.87mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Sugar 0.08g 5.6g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Copper 0.049mg 0.121mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Zinc 0.59mg 2.38mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Phosphorus 272mg 126mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 461mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin E 0.04mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Manganese 0.14mg 0.327mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Selenium 24.9µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.334mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.227mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 3.947mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.222mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.101mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 5.5µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Folate 64µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.467g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.821g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 4.249g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.244g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0g 2.73g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.106g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.009g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.012g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 0.967g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets BURGER KING, Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
24%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
57%
BURGER KING, Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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. BURGER KING, Hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170328/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.