Chicken McNuggets vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken McNuggets and hamburgers different?
- Chicken McNuggets are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 46% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 3 times more vitamin B5 than hamburgers. While chicken McNuggets contain 0.88mg of vitamin B5, hamburgers contain only 0.31mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less saturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets have a lower glycemic index (46) than hamburgers (66).
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +827.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
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 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +336.4% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.08g
~equal in
Water
~42.67g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1376.3% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +175% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.44µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 0.38g | 35% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.88mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 2.87mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 136mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.203mg | 15% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 5.365mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 14.36g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 5.096g | 8% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 5.495g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 24.1g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.03g | 3% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 17.08g | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 226mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 295kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 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
30%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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