Nachos vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nachos and chicken McNuggets?
- Nachos are higher in calcium; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 42% more.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 6 times less calcium than nachos. Nachos contain 63mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
- Nachos have less saturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets have a lower glycemic index (46) than nachos (75).
We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1074.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +371.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 7.4mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 15.79g | 23% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 8.134g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.398mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 272mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 566mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.33µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 15.09g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 3.261g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 5.61g | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 252mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 21.5g | 19.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
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Fats
~19.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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 | -33.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +562.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
