Chicken sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Chicken sandwich and McChicken Sandwich?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% more.
- Chicken sandwich has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than McChicken Sandwich. While Chicken sandwich has 0.3mg of Vitamin B2, McChicken Sandwich has only 0.2mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McChicken Sandwich is lower.
We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types in this article.
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.
Contains
more
Magnesium
+20%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+33.1%
Contains
more
Potassium
+41.6%
Contains
more
Calcium
+51.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-17.1%
Contains
more
Copper
+22.4%
Contains
more
Manganese
+63.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Contains
more
Magnesium
+20%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+33.1%
Contains
more
Potassium
+41.6%
Contains
more
Calcium
+51.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-17.1%
Contains
more
Copper
+22.4%
Contains
more
Manganese
+63.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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 B2
+50%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+95.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+46.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+50%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+95.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+46.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+56.1%
Contains
more
Other
+18.4%
Contains
more
Fats
+18.1%
Contains
more
Carbs
+33.9%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Contains
more
Protein
+56.1%
Contains
more
Other
+18.4%
Contains
more
Fats
+18.1%
Contains
more
Carbs
+33.9%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+56.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+56.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Starch
+∞%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+576.5%
Contains
more
Maltose
+69.8%
Contains
more
Glucose
+30.4%
Contains
more
Fructose
+99%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains
more
Starch
+∞%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+576.5%
Contains
more
Maltose
+69.8%
Contains
more
Glucose
+30.4%
Contains
more
Fructose
+99%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 26.67g |
|
| Protein | 16.28g | 10.43g |
|
| Fats | 11.19g | 13.21g |
|
| Carbs | 20.89g | 27.97g |
|
| Calories | 250kcal | 273kcal |
|
| Starch | 16.5g |
|
|
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1.93g |
|
| Sugar | 3.64g | 3.57g |
|
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g |
|
| Calcium | 58mg | 88mg |
|
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.74mg |
|
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 139mg |
|
| Potassium | 245mg | 173mg |
|
| Sodium | 753mg | 624mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.63mg |
|
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.082mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.358mg |
|
| Selenium | 19.9µg |
|
|
| Vitamin A | 32IU |
|
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
|
|
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 5IU |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
|
|
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.212mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.2mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 3.942mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg |
|
|
| Folate | 47µg |
|
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.19µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
|
|
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 27mg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 0.079g |
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 2.346g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 4.401g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 4.964g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.009g |
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 4.396g |
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.016g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.43g |
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.01g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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
47%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.