Chicken sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 3.942mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Protein | 16.28g | 10.43g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 4.964g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 139mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 753mg | 624mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.19µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 13.21g | 3% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 173mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 27.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.212mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 2.346g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 273kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.74mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 4.401g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 4.396g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.9% |
~equal in
Water
~46.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.401g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +576.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +69.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +99% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
