Chicken McNuggets vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chicken McNuggets and Chicken sandwich
- Chicken McNuggets have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chicken sandwich have more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 15% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+47%
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Sodium
-24.8%
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+98.9%
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Copper
+36.7%
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Manganese
+56.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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Phosphorus
+47%
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Sodium
-24.8%
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+98.9%
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Copper
+36.7%
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Manganese
+56.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
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Vitamin B1
+43.8%
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Vitamin B2
+172.7%
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Vitamin B5
+36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.72
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
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Vitamin B1
+43.8%
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Vitamin B2
+172.7%
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Vitamin B5
+36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.72
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+77%
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Carbs
+38.4%
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Other
+23.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
Equal in Water - 48.94
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Fats
+77%
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Carbs
+38.4%
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Other
+23.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
Equal in Water - 48.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+76.6%
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Saturated Fat
-34.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+76.6%
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Saturated Fat
-34.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1337.5%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+1337.5%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 19.49g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 11.19g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 20.89g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 250kcal |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 58mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 245mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 753mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.383mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g | 0.03g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 2.123g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 3.177g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 2.884g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.008g |
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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
33%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)