Chicken McNuggets vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken McNuggets and McDonald's Big Mac?
- Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 2 times less Phosphorus than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 272mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's Big Mac has 122mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+123%
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Potassium
+39.2%
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Calcium
+954.5%
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Iron
+124.7%
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Sodium
-18.7%
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Zinc
+223.7%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+47.1%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+123%
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Potassium
+39.2%
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Calcium
+954.5%
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Iron
+124.7%
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Sodium
-18.7%
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Zinc
+223.7%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+47.1%
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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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+118.7%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+118.7%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+33.6%
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Fats
+32.4%
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Other
+18.5%
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Carbs
+33.1%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Protein
+33.6%
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Fats
+32.4%
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Other
+18.5%
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Carbs
+33.1%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-14.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+134.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1733.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Saturated Fat
-14.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+134.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1733.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+475%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+475%
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Glucose
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+∞%
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.88µg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 3.803g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 0.306g |
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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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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
33%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
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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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.
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.