Chicken McNuggets vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken McNuggets and Italian sausage different?
- Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 40% more than Chicken McNuggets.
- Chicken McNuggets have 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. Chicken McNuggets have 7.4mg of Vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has 4.165mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less Sodium.
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+253.4%
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+37.9%
Equal in
Water
- 47.13
Equal in
Other
- 2.17
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Carbs
+253.4%
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+37.9%
Equal in
Water
- 47.13
Equal in
Other
- 2.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+110.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-68%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+110.3%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.3µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 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
30%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken McNuggets is cheaper (difference - $2.2)