McChicken Sandwich vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McChicken Sandwich and Chicken sandwich?
- McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Manganese than Chicken sandwich. While McChicken Sandwich has 0.358mg of Manganese, Chicken sandwich has only 0.219mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McChicken Sandwich is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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.
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Calcium
+51.7%
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Sodium
-17.1%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Manganese
+63.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+33.1%
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Potassium
+41.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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Calcium
+51.7%
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Sodium
-17.1%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Manganese
+63.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+33.1%
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Potassium
+41.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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 B12
+46.2%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
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Vitamin B12
+46.2%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+18.1%
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Carbs
+33.9%
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Protein
+56.1%
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Other
+18.4%
Equal in Water - 48.94
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Fats
+18.1%
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Carbs
+33.9%
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Protein
+56.1%
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Other
+18.4%
Equal in Water - 48.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.123
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.481
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.123
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.481
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+30.4%
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Fructose
+99%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+576.5%
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Maltose
+69.8%
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
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+30.4%
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Fructose
+99%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+576.5%
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Maltose
+69.8%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 19.49g |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 11.19g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 20.89g |
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| Calories | 273kcal | 250kcal |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.97g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 58mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 245mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 753mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.03g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.123g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 3.177g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 2.884g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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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
16%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich 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.