Chicken McNuggets vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken McNuggets and potato wedges different?
- Chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, potato wedges are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken McNuggets is 37% higher.
McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +833.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 1.54mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 0.102g | 37% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 2.2g | 27% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 2.7g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 87mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 49mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 1.451g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 0.55g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 11.2mg | 11% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 123kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 252mg | 394mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 25.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +484.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.9% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +460.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
