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Chicken teriyaki subway vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken teriyaki subway and McChicken Sandwich

  • Chicken teriyaki subway has more Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily Sodium needs 14% more than Chicken teriyaki subway.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 2 times less Sugar than Chicken teriyaki subway. Chicken teriyaki subway contains 6.06g of Sugar, while McChicken Sandwich contains 3.57g.

Food varieties used in this article are SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +14.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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 3.7% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
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% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +457.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
20% 38% 42%
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 -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +585.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 29% 54% 12%
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 +364.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +116.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +51.2%
~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 teriyaki subway McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken teriyaki subway McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 155kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.91g 10.43g Chicken teriyaki subway
Fats 2.37g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 1.1mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Net carbs 21.34g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 22.54g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 22mg 27mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Calcium 142mg 88mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 285mg 173mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 1.52mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 6.06g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.071mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.64mg 0.63mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Starch 13.77g Chicken teriyaki subway
Phosphorus 139mg 139mg
Sodium 305mg 624mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 56IU Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 0.38mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Manganese 0.282mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 15.4µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.212mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.2mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B3 5.063mg 3.942mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Folate 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.012g 0.079g Chicken teriyaki subway
Saturated Fat 0.505g 2.346g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 0.642g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.831g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 2.39g 1.93g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.717g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken teriyaki subway McChicken Sandwich
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
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway 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 teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/nutrients
  2. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.