Hamburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Hamburger and McChicken Sandwich
- Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese.
- Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 52% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 5 times less Zinc than Hamburger. Hamburger contains 2.87mg of Zinc, while McChicken Sandwich contains 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
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Calcium
+15.9%
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Iron
+65.5%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Zinc
+355.6%
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Copper
+11%
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Manganese
+65%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Calcium
+15.9%
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Iron
+65.5%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Zinc
+355.6%
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Copper
+11%
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Manganese
+65%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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 B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+36.1%
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Vitamin B12
+657.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+36.1%
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Vitamin B12
+657.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+63.8%
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Carbs
+16.1%
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Other
+27.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Water - 46.11
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 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
+63.8%
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Carbs
+16.1%
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Other
+27.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Water - 46.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.9%
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Saturated Fat
-54%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1206.3%
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.9%
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Saturated Fat
-54%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1206.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+29.4%
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Glucose
+12.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+39.5%
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 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
+29.4%
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Glucose
+12.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+39.5%
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 295kcal | 273kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.03g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
42%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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.