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Chicken fingers vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and McDonald's Big Mac different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 30% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Chicken fingers contain 2 times more Phosphorus than McDonald's Big Mac. Chicken fingers contain 282mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 122mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types were used 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 Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Copper +42%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Copper +42%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206

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 C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 14.96
Equal in Water - 51.3
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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 14.96
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 19.22g 11.82g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 17.25g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 271kcal 257kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.4g 3.97g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 17mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.73mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 122mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 181mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.71mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.069mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.228mg 0.206mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.384mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 8µg 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
Cholesterol 48mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.588g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 3.803g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 3.474g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.306g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers McDonald's Big Mac
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
44%
Chicken fingers
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.