Chicken McNuggets vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between chicken McNuggets and taco
- Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, protein, phosphorus, fats, and vitamin B1, while taco has more vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 36% higher.
- Taco contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of vitamin B6, while taco contains 0.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in taco is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +342.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 1.65mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.93µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 3.042g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Protein | 15.79g | 8.86g | 14% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 2.708g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Fats | 19.81g | 12.7g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 4.411g | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 0.166g | 8% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 4.384g | 5% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 4 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 252mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.2g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 191kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 33g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | 0.004g | 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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
