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

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Significant differences between Chicken sandwich and McDonald's hamburger

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 29% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 2 times less Phosphorus than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 185mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's hamburger has 107mg.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.7%

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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +538.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.247mg

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
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.9%
~equal in Fats ~10.09g
~equal in Water ~44.53g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.7%

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +15.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +165.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +240.2%
~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 McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 hamburger Opinion
Calories 250kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 16.28g 12.92g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 10.09g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.6mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 20.89g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 27mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 245mg 192mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 3.64g 6.03g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 0.61mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 107mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 32IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 19.9µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.239mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 4.544mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.428g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.504g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.768g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.42g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.134g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.135g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich McDonald's hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
28%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

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