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McDonald's hamburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's hamburger and McChicken Sandwich

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 27% more than McChicken Sandwich.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 3 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. While McDonald's hamburger has 1.95mg of Zinc, McChicken Sandwich has only 0.63mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~173mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
~equal in Carbs ~27.97g
~equal in Water ~46.11g
~equal in Other ~2.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +103.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +46.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 264kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 12.92g 10.43g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 28.98g 26.67g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 27.97g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 27mg
Magnesium 21mg 20mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 88mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 173mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 1.74mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.096mg 0.082mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.63mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 494mg 624mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.212mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.2mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 3.942mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.19µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.504g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 3.3g 1.93g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.01g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger McChicken Sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.158g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients
  2. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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