Chicken McNuggets vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken McNuggets and cheeseburgers different?
- Chicken McNuggets have more phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, zinc, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for iron, 23% more than chicken McNuggets.
- Chicken McNuggets have 2 times more vitamin B6 than cheeseburgers. Chicken McNuggets have 0.398mg of vitamin B6, while cheeseburgers have 0.228mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less saturated fat.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chicken McNuggets is 46.
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +981.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 1.658g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.71mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.363mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.76µg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 2.49mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 161mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 6.473g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 5.217mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.228mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.293mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fats | 19.81g | 14.72g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.316mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.545mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.111mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 5.413g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 28.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 252mg | 196mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 515mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 16.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 308kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 1.322g | N/A |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)