Chicken McNuggets vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken McNuggets and pizza different?
- Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fats, protein, and phosphorus; however, pizza is richer in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese.
- Chicken McNuggets cover your daily need for vitamin B6 24% more than pizza.
- Chicken McNuggets have 3 times more cholesterol than pizza. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of cholesterol, while pizza has 17mg.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of chicken McNuggets is 46.
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +46.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1609.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.1% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +397.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 1.681g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.08mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 3.825mg | 22% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 1.367g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.48mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.39mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 19.81g | 9.69g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 2.608g | 14% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 11.39g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 216mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 0.175g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.34mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 33.33g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 4.465g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.42µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 266kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 598mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.2g | 4.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 191kcal | 234kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 33g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 0.96 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | 0.003g | 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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.9% |
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Water
~43.17g
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.7% |
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:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +150% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
