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Chicken sandwich vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and mcFlurry

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, mcFlurry is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 47% more than mcFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 30 times less vitamin E than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of vitamin E, while mcFlurry has 0.08mg.
  • McFlurry contains less sodium.

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

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +555.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%

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% 48% 1.5% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5454%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +622.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +361.5%

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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +305%
Contains more FatsFats +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1026.6%

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
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +361.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1369.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.75g
~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 McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich McFlurry DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.139mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 753mg 54mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.053mg 25%
Protein 16.28g 4.02g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.6µg 20%
Iron 1.77mg 0.27mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.282g 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.051mg 15%
Folate 47µg 3µg 11%
Phosphorus 185mg 116mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.73mg 9%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.046mg 8%
Calcium 58mg 135mg 8%
Fats 11.19g 6.46g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.67g 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Cholesterol 35mg 16mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.123g 3.402g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.243mg 4%
Calories 250kcal 177kcal 4%
Copper 0.067mg 0.044mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 26.82g 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.54mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0.21g 1%
Potassium 245mg 208mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 26.62g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 24.37g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.281g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich McFlurry
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.279g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

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

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