McChicken Sandwich vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McChicken Sandwich and Nachos
- McChicken Sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
- McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 21% more than Nachos.
- McChicken Sandwich has 9 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. While McChicken Sandwich has 27mg of Cholesterol, Nachos have only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +218.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.173g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.04g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +211.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.617g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 4.343g |
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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
15%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.