Chicken McNuggets vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken McNuggets and veggie burgers?
- Chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 208% higher.
- Veggie burgers have 9 times less cholesterol than chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers have 5mg.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than chicken McNuggets (46).
We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +579.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1556.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +509.1% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.7g
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Carbs
~14.27g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
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:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +675% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 2.651mg | 208% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.01µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.951mg | 35% |
| Folate | 124µg | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 2.023g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 3.753mg | 23% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 6.3g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.41mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 1.778g | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 136mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.289mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 1.44g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.303mg | 7% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 177kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 252mg | 333mg | 2% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 15.7g | 0% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 14.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Sodium | 566mg | 569mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)