Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chicken sandwich vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Chicken sandwich and Chicken McNuggets

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Chicken McNuggets has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 15% higher.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 5 times less Calcium than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 58mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken McNuggets are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

Infographic

Chicken sandwich vs Chicken McNuggets infographic
Infographic link

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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +427.3%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~252mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.398mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +77%
~equal in Protein ~15.79g
~equal in Water ~47.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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.
Chicken sandwich Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 250kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 16.28g 15.79g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 19.49g 15.09g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 15.09g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 44mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Calcium 58mg 11mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 1.77mg 0.89mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.049mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.59mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 753mg 566mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.14mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.16mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.11mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 7.4mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.88mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.114g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.261g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Chicken McNuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
45%
Chicken sandwich
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.