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Club sandwich vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between club sandwich and chicken McNuggets

  • Club sandwich has more calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Chicken McNuggets cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 11% more than club sandwich.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 9 times less calcium than club sandwich. Club sandwich has 95mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets have 11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +763.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.88mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +146.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.79g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.261g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Club sandwich Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Chicken McNuggets DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 5.61g 25%
Fats 8.05g 19.81g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 8.134g 13%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 7.4mg 11%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.398mg 8%
Phosphorus 215mg 272mg 8%
Calcium 95mg 11mg 8%
Folate 31µg 8%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.59mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.33µg 6%
Iron 1.37mg 0.89mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.11mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Calories 220kcal 302kcal 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 1.2mg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.049mg 4%
Sodium 630mg 566mg 3%
Protein 17.19g 15.79g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 24mg 2%
Carbs 19.87g 15.09g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.88mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 226mg 252mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.109g 3.261g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.16mg 1%
Cholesterol 46mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 15.09g N/A
Sugar 4.68g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich Chicken McNuggets
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
37%
Club sandwich
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.