Chicken fingers vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and McChicken Sandwich?
- Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet McChicken Sandwich is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Manganese.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
- Chicken fingers have 2 times more Potassium than McChicken Sandwich. Chicken fingers have 373mg of Potassium, while McChicken Sandwich has 173mg.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+102.9%
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Potassium
+115.6%
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Zinc
+12.7%
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Calcium
+417.6%
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Iron
+138.4%
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Sodium
-18.9%
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Copper
+18.8%
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Manganese
+57%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+102.9%
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Potassium
+115.6%
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Zinc
+12.7%
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Calcium
+417.6%
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Iron
+138.4%
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Sodium
-18.9%
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Copper
+18.8%
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Manganese
+57%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+108.4%
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Vitamin B1
+92.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.7%
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Vitamin B12
+18.8%
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Vitamin B3
+108.4%
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Vitamin B1
+92.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.7%
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Vitamin B12
+18.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+84.3%
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Other
+28.9%
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Carbs
+62.1%
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Water - 46.11
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Protein
+84.3%
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Other
+28.9%
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Carbs
+62.1%
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Water - 46.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.346
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.346
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+135.3%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 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
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Sucrose
+135.3%
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 273kcal |
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| Starch | 17.03g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.01g |
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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
44%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.