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Nachos Supreme vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nachos Supreme and McChicken Sandwich

  • Nachos Supreme is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B12, yet McChicken Sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from McChicken Sandwich is 18% higher.
  • Nachos Supreme contains 3 times more Fiber than McChicken Sandwich. Nachos Supreme contains 3.7g of Fiber, while McChicken Sandwich contains 1.3g.
  • Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.21g

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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.346g

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
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +58.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +347.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +614.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Supreme McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 223kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 6.21g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 12.48g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 17.69g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 21.39g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 14mg 27mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 33mg 20mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 47mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 298mg 173mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 1.01mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 1.63g 3.57g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 3.7g 1.3g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.104mg 0.082mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 153mg 139mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 348mg 624mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.202mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.01mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.19µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.549g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.661g 4.401g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
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 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Supreme McChicken Sandwich
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos Supreme
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
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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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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.