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Greek Tzatziki vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek Tzatziki and McChicken Sandwich different?

  • Greek Tzatziki is richer in Fiber, while McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Greek Tzatziki covers your daily need of Fiber 18% more than McChicken Sandwich.
  • Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sodium.

KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types were used in this article.

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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 0% 35% 16% 49% 0% 14% 36% 42% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +31.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.5%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 46% 51% 0% 14% 38% 0% 21% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.212mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 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 OtherOther +176.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100.2%
~equal in Protein ~10.43g
~equal in Carbs ~27.97g
~equal in Water ~46.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.1 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.346g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek Tzatziki McChicken Sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek Tzatziki McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 203kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 11.1g 10.43g Greek Tzatziki
Fats 6.6g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 23.8g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 29.7g 27.97g Greek Tzatziki
Cholesterol 10mg 27mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 116mg 88mg Greek Tzatziki
Potassium 185mg 173mg Greek Tzatziki
Iron 1.3mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 2.7g 3.57g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 5.9g 1.3g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.5mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 85mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 322mg 624mg Greek Tzatziki
Manganese 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.19µg Greek Tzatziki
Folate 28µg Greek Tzatziki
Trans Fat 0g 0.079g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.346g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki 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
17%
Greek Tzatziki
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.