McChicken Sandwich vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on the differences between mcChicken Sandwich and burrito

McChicken Sandwich has more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, burrito is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
McChicken Sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 13% more than burrito.
Burrito contains 14 times less cholesterol than mcChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 27mg of cholesterol, while burrito contains 2mg.
The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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.

McChicken Sandwich

Burrito

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+208.9%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+74%
Contains more IronIron	+19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper	+112.2%
Contains more ZincZinc	+11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+11.7%

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.

McChicken Sandwich

Burrito

Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3

+110.8%

Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+163.2%

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat	4.964g	0.551g	29%
Vitamin B5		0.92mg	18%
Selenium		10.1µg	18%
Phosphorus	139mg	45mg	13%
Vitamin B3	3.942mg	1.87mg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.19µg	0.5µg	13%
Fats	13.21g	6.22g	11%
Vitamin B6		0.14mg	11%
Folate		40µg	10%
Copper	0.082mg	0.174mg	10%
Protein	10.43g	6.48g	8%
Cholesterol	27mg	2mg	8%
Sodium	624mg	454mg	7%
Vitamin B1	0.212mg	0.29mg	7%
Monounsaturated fat	4.401g	2.184g	6%
Vitamin B2	0.2mg	0.28mg	6%
Fiber	1.3g		5%
Magnesium	20mg	40mg	5%
Choline		26.8mg	5%
Iron	1.74mg	2.08mg	4%
Saturated fat	2.346g	3.174g	4%
Potassium	173mg	301mg	4%
Calcium	88mg	52mg	4%
Calories	273kcal	206kcal	3%
Manganese	0.358mg	0.4mg	2%
Fructose	1.93g		2%
Carbs	27.97g	32.92g	2%
Vitamin C		0.9mg	1%
Zinc	0.63mg	0.7mg	1%
Net carbs	26.67g	32.92g	N/A
Sugar	3.57g		N/A
Trans fat	0.079g		N/A
Tryptophan		0.079mg	0%
Threonine		0.244mg	0%
Isoleucine		0.27mg	0%
Leucine		0.504mg	0%
Lysine		0.343mg	0%
Methionine		0.107mg	0%
Phenylalanine		0.351mg	0%
Valine		0.319mg	0%
Histidine		0.172mg	0%
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g		N/A
Omega-3 - ALA	0.43g		N/A
Omega-3 - DPA	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