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Chicken fingers vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and McChicken Sandwich?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet McChicken Sandwich is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 2 times more Potassium than McChicken Sandwich. Chicken fingers have 373mg of Potassium, while McChicken Sandwich has 173mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types in this comparison.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.6%
Contains more IronIron +138.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57%

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +84.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.21g
~equal in Water ~46.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.346g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.401g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +135.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Chicken fingers McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 271kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 19.22g 10.43g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 13.21g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 17.25g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 48mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 373mg 173mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 0.4g 3.57g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.069mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.71mg 0.63mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 139mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 624mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.942mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.079g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.401g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 4.964g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 4.396g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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
42%
Chicken fingers
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.