Nachos vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nachos and mcChicken Sandwich
- Nachos have more phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, mcChicken Sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 21% more than nachos.
- Nachos have 2 times more fiber than mcChicken Sandwich. While nachos have 3.2g of fiber, mcChicken Sandwich has only 1.3g.
- Nachos have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 4.401g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.942mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 624mg | 14% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 13.21g | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 10.43g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.74mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.212mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.358mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 173mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 273kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 27.97g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 2.346g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 4.964g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.079g | 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 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 4.396g | 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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.346g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.964g
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:
0.17 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 | +211.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
