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Chicken McNuggets vs. Nachos Supreme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken McNuggets and Nachos Supreme different?

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Nachos Supreme is richer in Copper.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Nachos Supreme.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 3 times more Cholesterol than Nachos Supreme. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos Supreme has 14mg.

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +632.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.3%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +237.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Chicken McNuggets Nachos Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 302kcal 223kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 6.21g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 12.48g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 15.09g 17.69g Nachos Supreme
Carbs 15.09g 21.39g Nachos Supreme
Cholesterol 44mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 24mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 11mg 47mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 252mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 0.89mg 1.01mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 0.08g 1.63g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.049mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 272mg 153mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.14mg 0.202mg Nachos Supreme
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.073mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.137mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 1.01mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.33mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.158mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.31µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.167g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 6.661g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 2.496g Chicken McNuggets
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0g 0.27g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.315g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.012g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 2.098g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Nachos Supreme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
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 Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

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

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