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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 for 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% 14% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 1.01mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 2.496g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.073mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.75mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 12%
Sodium 624mg 348mg 12%
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g 10%
Iron 1.74mg 1.01mg 9%
Protein 10.43g 6.21g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 7%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.202mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 6.661g 6%
Starch 14.97g 6%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.31µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.137mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg 4%
Potassium 173mg 298mg 4%
Calcium 88mg 47mg 4%
Cholesterol 27mg 14mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Calories 273kcal 223kcal 3%
Magnesium 20mg 33mg 3%
Phosphorus 139mg 153mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 0.27g 2%
Carbs 27.97g 21.39g 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.104mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.346g 2.549g 1%
Fats 13.21g 12.48g 1%
Net carbs 26.67g 17.69g N/A
Sugar 3.57g 1.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.079g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.216mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.541mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.118mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.315g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.098g N/A

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.

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