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

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The main differences between Chicken fingers and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Cheeseburger is 29% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 8.217mg of Vitamin B3, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 4.026mg.
  • Chicken fingers are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +882.4%
Contains more IronIron +221.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +437.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.5%

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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.2%
~equal in Water ~45g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1529%

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +66.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 271kcal 263kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 12.97g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 11.79g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.6mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 17.25g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 48mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 373mg 200mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.4g 6.22g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.71mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 140mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 11IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 4.026mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.647g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.435g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 3.631g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.355g 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 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.942g)
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 Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.