Fast food vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and chicken McNuggets?
- Fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and manganese, while chicken McNuggets are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for iron is 27% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets have 4 times less zinc than fast food. Fast food has 2.52mg of zinc, while chicken McNuggets have 0.59mg.
- Fast food is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than chicken McNuggets (46).
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +463.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 5.61g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.33µg | 23% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 272mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.59mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.398mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.16mg | 13% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 19.81g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 7.4mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 566mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 8.134g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.88mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.261g | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 15.09g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 15.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 302kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
