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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 Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%
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% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.04
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.04

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
5% 29% 54% 12%
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
93% 2% 5%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 10.43g 4.32g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 27.97g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 273kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.93g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 88mg 63mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 0.75mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 139mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 173mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 624mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.63mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.082mg 0.064mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.187mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.123mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.133mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 27mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.346g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 4.343g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McChicken Sandwich Nachos
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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich
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.

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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