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Chicken sandwich vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and McDonald's Big Mac different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 31% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Big Mac. While Chicken sandwich contains 3.177g of Polyunsaturated fat, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.306g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.1%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.1%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206

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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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Equal in Folate - 46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3
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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.2%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Maltose +49%
Contains more Glucose +31.6%
Contains more Fructose +74.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Maltose +49%
Contains more Glucose +31.6%
Contains more Fructose +74.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 18.48g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 11.82g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.89g 20.08g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.64g 3.97g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 58mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.77mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 122mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 181mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.61mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.067mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.219mg 0.206mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.176mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.209mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 3.384mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 46µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 36mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.588g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.803g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.474g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.306g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
47%
Chicken sandwich
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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