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McChicken Sandwich vs. Nachos Supreme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between McChicken Sandwich and Nachos Supreme

  • McChicken Sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese, yet Nachos Supreme is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from McChicken Sandwich is 18% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Nachos Supreme. McChicken Sandwich contains 0.212mg of Vitamin B1, while Nachos Supreme contains 0.073mg.
  • Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%

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% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
~equal in Fats ~12.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.549g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +347.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +614.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +58.8%
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.
McChicken Sandwich Nachos Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 273kcal 223kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 6.21g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 12.48g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 26.67g 17.69g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 21.39g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 88mg 47mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 1.74mg 1.01mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 1.63g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.082mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 139mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 624mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.358mg 0.202mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.073mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.137mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 1.01mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.31µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.167g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 2.549g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 2.496g McChicken Sandwich
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 1.93g 0.27g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.315g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.012g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.004g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.098g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Nachos Supreme
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
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 Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/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.