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, protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, nachos are richer in carbs.
- 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.
- Chicken McNuggets have a lower glycemic index (46) than nachos (75).
We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1074.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 0.63mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 15.79g | 4.32g | 23% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 0.617g | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 14.02g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 198mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 313mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.07µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 34.91g | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 5.04g | 4% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 4.343g | 4% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 21.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 343kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.2g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 191kcal | 794kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 33g | 29g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | 0.011g | N/A |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.3% |
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Fats
~21.5g
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.4% |
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:
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +562.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
