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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.
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 24% 66% 27% 46% 29% 35% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +632.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 35% 0% 0% 19% 32% 19% 20% 37% 11% 39% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +632.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Fats +58.7%
Contains more Other +23.2%
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 Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Fats +58.7%
Contains more Other +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.496 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +237.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +237.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 17.69g 15.09g Nachos Supreme
Protein 6.21g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 12.48g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 21.39g 15.09g Nachos Supreme
Calories 223kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0.27g 0g Nachos Supreme
Sugar 1.63g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Calcium 47mg 11mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 1.01mg 0.89mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 33mg 24mg Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 153mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 298mg 252mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 348mg 566mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.104mg 0.049mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.202mg 0.14mg Nachos Supreme
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A RAE 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
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
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
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
Cholesterol 14mg 44mg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 2.549g 3.261g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.661g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.296g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nachos Supreme
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos Supreme
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.