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Nachos Supreme vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos Supreme and Chicken McNuggets different?

  • Nachos Supreme has more Copper, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Nachos Supreme.
  • Nachos Supreme has 4 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. Nachos Supreme has 47mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
  • Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium.

TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types were used in this article.

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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 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%

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% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +632.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.3%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
19% 48% 33%
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 -21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +237.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Nachos Supreme Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Supreme Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 223kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 6.21g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 12.48g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 17.69g 15.09g Nachos Supreme
Carbs 21.39g 15.09g Nachos Supreme
Cholesterol 14mg 44mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 33mg 24mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 47mg 11mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 298mg 252mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 1.01mg 0.89mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 1.63g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.104mg 0.049mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 153mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 348mg 566mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.202mg 0.14mg Nachos Supreme
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.11mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 1.01mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 2.549g 3.261g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 6.661g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
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 0.27g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.296g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Supreme Chicken McNuggets
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
18%
Nachos Supreme
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos Supreme
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
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.

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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.