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Chicken McNuggets vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken McNuggets and Chicken teriyaki subway different?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Chicken teriyaki subway is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Chicken McNuggets is 19% higher.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken teriyaki subway. While Chicken McNuggets contain 3.261g of Saturated Fat, Chicken teriyaki subway contains only 0.505g.

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce 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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

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 3.7% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +735.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1167%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%

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
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +887.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Chicken teriyaki subway
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Calories 302kcal 155kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 10.91g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 2.37g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.1mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 15.09g 21.34g Chicken teriyaki subway
Carbs 15.09g 22.54g Chicken teriyaki subway
Cholesterol 44mg 22mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 11mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 252mg 285mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 0.89mg 1.52mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sugar 0.08g 6.06g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.2g Chicken teriyaki subway
Copper 0.049mg 0.071mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Zinc 0.59mg 0.64mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Starch 13.77g Chicken teriyaki subway
Phosphorus 272mg 139mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 305mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 56IU Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 0.38mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Manganese 0.14mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Selenium 15.4µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 5.063mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.655mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.282mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.11µg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Saturated Fat 3.261g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 0.642g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.831g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0g 2.39g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.061g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.002g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.005g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 0.717g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken McNuggets Chicken teriyaki subway
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.98g)
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. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/nutrients

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

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