McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and chicken McNuggets
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B1; however, chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have 15 times more calcium than chicken McNuggets. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 167mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 | +1418.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.3% |
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 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68% |
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Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | -26.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1480.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 | +200% |
| 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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 5.61g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.33µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 7.4mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 272mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 0.89mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 11mg | 16% |
| Folate | 59µg | 15% | |
| Fats | 11.79g | 19.81g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.59mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 8.134g | 11% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 15.79g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 3.261g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 15.09g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 566mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
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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
27%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.