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Club sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between club sandwich and mcChicken Sandwich?

  • Club sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet mcChicken Sandwich is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Club sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 12% higher.
  • Club sandwich has 2 times more zinc than mcChicken Sandwich. Club sandwich has 1.34mg of zinc, while mcChicken Sandwich has 0.63mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types in this comparison.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +27%
~equal in Calcium ~88mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Sodium ~624mg

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 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
~equal in Other ~2.28g

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
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 -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164%

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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich McChicken Sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 4.964g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Manganese 0.358mg 16%
Protein 17.19g 10.43g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.19µg 12%
Phosphorus 215mg 139mg 11%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 3.942mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Fats 8.05g 13.21g 8%
Folate 31µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.63mg 6%
Cholesterol 46mg 27mg 6%
Iron 1.37mg 1.74mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 4.401g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.109g 2.346g 3%
Calories 220kcal 273kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.212mg 3%
Carbs 19.87g 27.97g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 20mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 173mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 95mg 88mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 26.67g N/A
Sugar 4.68g 3.57g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Sodium 630mg 624mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.079g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich 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
37%
Club sandwich
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 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. 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.