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McChicken Sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McChicken Sandwich and Taco?

  • McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% more.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While McChicken Sandwich has 0.212mg of Vitamin B1, Taco has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +389.5%
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% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +389.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +415%
Contains more Fructose +543.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%
5% 29% 54% 12%
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
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +415%
Contains more Fructose +543.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Taco Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 15.95g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 8.86g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 12.7g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 19.85g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 226kcal McChicken Sandwich
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 1.93g 0.3g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 88mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.74mg 1.19mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 139mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 173mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 624mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.63mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.082mg 0.077mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.249mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.05mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.06mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 1.65mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 27mg 28mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.467g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 4.384g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 3.042g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.708g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.166g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Taco
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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.038g)
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.

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.