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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 of 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.
Nachos
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 +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.
Nachos
8
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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 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
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 +218.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.346g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.964g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 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 +211.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 343kcal 273kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 21.5g 13.21g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 26.67g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 27.97g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 27mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 362mg 173mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 2.17g 3.57g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.86mg 0.63mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 139mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 624mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.079g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 2.346g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.401g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.964g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.43g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.016g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.009g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.