Taco salad vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taco salad and Chicken McNuggets
- Taco salad has more Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken McNuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 39% more.
- Taco salad has 9 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. Taco salad has 97mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- Taco salad is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +277.8% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +496.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +212.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.261g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 141kcal | 302kcal |
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| Protein | 6.68g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 7.46g | 19.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.91g | 15.09g |
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 15.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg | 44mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0.08g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 385mg | 566mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g | 3.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 5.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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.