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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 B12, 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.

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 Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +327.1%
Contains more Copper +146.9%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +327.1%
Contains more Copper +146.9%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%

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 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +108.7%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.79
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Carbs +108.7%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.9%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 15.09g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.79g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 31.5g 15.09g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 11mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.89mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 197mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 331mg 566mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.59mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.049mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.14mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.16mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.11mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.33µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 44mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.004g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Chicken McNuggets
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
46%
Fast food
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. 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.

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