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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 Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +130.5%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +130.5%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.32
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +165.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Water +53.5%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +165.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Water +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446

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 Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 11.91g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 6.68g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 7.46g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 11.91g Chicken McNuggets
Calories 302kcal 141kcal Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.08g Taco salad
Calcium 11mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.89mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 272mg 72mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 210mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.59mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.049mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.14mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 1.24mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.68mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.11mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.32µg Chicken McNuggets
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 44mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.114g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.446g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 2.606g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.883g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
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.

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

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.