Chicken McNuggets vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken McNuggets and Taco salad
- Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Taco salad have more Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 39% more.
- Chicken McNuggets have 4 times more Phosphorus than Taco salad. Chicken McNuggets have 272mg of Phosphorus, while Taco salad has 72mg.
- Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +277.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.3% |
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 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +496.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.6% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +212.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.446g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 302kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 7.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 11.91g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 11.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 22mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 0.08g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 385mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.32µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 0.883g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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.