McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Chicken McNuggets?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets have 11 times less Calcium than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 116mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types in this comparison.
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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 | +954.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
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 | -14.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +134.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1733.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +475% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 302kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 19.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 15.09g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 15.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 44mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 566mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.61g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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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
24%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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