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Cheeseburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheeseburger and McChicken Sandwich

  • Cheeseburger is richer than McChicken Sandwich in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cheeseburger is 24% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 4 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. Cheeseburger contains 2.49mg of Zinc, while McChicken Sandwich contains 0.63mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, 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.
Contains more Calcium +35.2%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Zinc +295.2%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +35.2%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Zinc +295.2%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%

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 B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Other - 2.28
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Other - 2.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.4%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
Equal in Maltose - 0.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 16.51g 10.43g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 13.21g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 27.97g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 273kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1.93g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 2g 1.3g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 88mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 1.74mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 139mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 173mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 624mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.63mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.082mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.212mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.2mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.942mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.19µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.401g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.01g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger McChicken Sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Cheeseburger
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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 ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.