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Chicken McNuggets vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken McNuggets and Nachos?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Nachos are richer in Calcium.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Nachos contain 15 times less Cholesterol than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 44mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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 Iron +18.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Equal in Fats - 21.5
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Equal in Fats - 21.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Nachos
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 15.79g 4.32g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 15.09g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 302kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 0.08g 2.17g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 11mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0.89mg 0.75mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 272mg 198mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 566mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.59mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.049mg 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.14mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.1mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.123mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 0.63mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.215mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.07µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 44mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 3.261g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 5.04g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.011g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 4.343g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken McNuggets Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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