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Potato wedges vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato wedges and chicken McNuggets different?

  • Potato wedges are higher in vitamin C; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken McNuggets is 37% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 9 times more vitamin C than chicken McNuggets. While potato wedges contain 11.2mg of vitamin C, chicken McNuggets contain only 1.2mg.
  • Potato wedges have less saturated fat.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +69%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +484.8%
Contains more FatsFats +800.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Chicken McNuggets DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 7.4mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.61g 37%
Fats 2.2g 19.81g 27%
Protein 2.7g 15.79g 26%
Phosphorus 87mg 272mg 26%
Sodium 49mg 566mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 8.134g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Saturated fat 0.55g 3.261g 12%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.2mg 11%
Calories 123kcal 302kcal 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg 5%
Copper 0.049mg 5%
Potassium 394mg 252mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.398mg 4%
Carbs 25.5g 15.09g 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.59mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 0.89mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 15.09g N/A
Calcium 15mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Chicken McNuggets
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
14%
Potato wedges
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.