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Cheeseburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and mcChicken Sandwich

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than mcChicken Sandwich in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cheeseburgers is 24% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 4 times more zinc than mcChicken Sandwich. Cheeseburgers contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
~equal in Carbs ~27.97g
~equal in Other ~2.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.93g
~equal in Maltose ~0.43g
~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.
Cheeseburger McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.19µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.964g 22%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.346g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 18%
Folate 70µg 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.63mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.2mg 13%
Protein 16.51g 10.43g 12%
Iron 2.71mg 1.74mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.942mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.212mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 27mg 5%
Sodium 515mg 624mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calcium 119mg 88mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.401g 3%
Phosphorus 161mg 139mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.082mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.3g 3%
Calories 308kcal 273kcal 2%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.358mg 2%
Fats 14.72g 13.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 196mg 173mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 28.03g 27.97g 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 26.67g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.079g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Fructose 1.94g 1.93g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger McChicken Sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
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.