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Greek Tzatziki vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Greek Tzatziki and Chicken McNuggets

  • Greek Tzatziki has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Chicken McNuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 29% more.
  • Greek Tzatziki has 11 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. Greek Tzatziki has 116mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
  • Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 35% 16% 49% 0% 14% 36% 42% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 46% 51% 0% 14% 38% 0% 21% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +563.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 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 CarbsCarbs +96.8%
Contains more OtherOther +189%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200.2%
~equal in Water ~47.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.1 g
19% 48% 33%
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 -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +378.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek Tzatziki Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 203kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 11.1g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 6.6g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 23.8g 15.09g Greek Tzatziki
Carbs 29.7g 15.09g Greek Tzatziki
Cholesterol 10mg 44mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 116mg 11mg Greek Tzatziki
Potassium 185mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 1.3mg 0.89mg Greek Tzatziki
Sugar 2.7g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 5.9g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.049mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.5mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 85mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 322mg 566mg Greek Tzatziki
Manganese 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.16mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.11mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 28µg Greek Tzatziki
Trans Fat 0g 0.114g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 3.261g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki Chicken McNuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Greek Tzatziki
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is relatively richer in minerals
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.