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Chicken McNuggets vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken McNuggets and Club sandwich

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Club sandwich is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 11% more than Club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich has 3 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 8.134g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Club sandwich has 2.949g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Calcium +763.6%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Calcium +763.6%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +81.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.826
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.826

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +146.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.19
Equal in Other - 2.37
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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Fats +146.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.19
Equal in Other - 2.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.109
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.109

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Club sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 18.67g Club sandwich
Protein 15.79g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 19.81g 8.05g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 19.87g Club sandwich
Calories 302kcal 220kcal Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.08g 4.68g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.2g Club sandwich
Calcium 11mg 95mg Club sandwich
Iron 0.89mg 1.37mg Club sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 272mg 215mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 226mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 630mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.59mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Copper 0.049mg 0.089mg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.172mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.186mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 5.575mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.826mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.296mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 31µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Cholesterol 44mg 46mg Chicken McNuggets
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.071g Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.109g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.004g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 2.949g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.88g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Club sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
39%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.