Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

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 cover your daily need for 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.

Infographic

Nachos Supreme vs Chicken McNuggets infographic
Infographic link

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% 14% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.01mg 7.4mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 5.61g 21%
Protein 6.21g 15.79g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.398mg 18%
Phosphorus 153mg 272mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Vitamin E 1.75mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.88mg 11%
Fats 12.48g 19.81g 11%
Cholesterol 14mg 44mg 10%
Sodium 348mg 566mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.16mg 7%
Copper 0.104mg 0.049mg 6%
Starch 14.97g 6%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 5%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.661g 8.134g 4%
Calories 223kcal 302kcal 4%
Calcium 47mg 11mg 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg 4%
Manganese 0.202mg 0.14mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.549g 3.261g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.11mg 2%
Iron 1.01mg 0.89mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 24mg 2%
Carbs 21.39g 15.09g 2%
Potassium 298mg 252mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.33µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 17.69g 15.09g N/A
Sugar 1.63g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0.114g 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%
Fructose 0.27g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

People also compare

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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.