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 monounsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 31% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Big Mac. While chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 3.384mg.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +576.9% |
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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +938.2% |
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +49% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +31.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +74.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.88µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 3.384mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 0.306g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 753mg | 460mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 11.82g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 122mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 3.803g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 11.19g | 14.96g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.176mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.206mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 257kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 20.08g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 46µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
44%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.