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 has 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.
- Chicken McNuggets have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken McNuggets is 46, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.
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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +427.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more FatsFats | +77% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.28g
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Water
~48.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1337.5% |
| 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.
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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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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 3.177g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 11.19g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 185mg | 12% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 4.481g | 9% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 753mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.13µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 2.123g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 250kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 20.89g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 7.72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 16.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.197g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 2.884g | N/A |
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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
30%
44%
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 ($)