McChicken Sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McChicken Sandwich and Cheeseburger
- Cheeseburger is richer than McChicken Sandwich in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cheeseburger is 24% higher.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
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Manganese
+13.3%
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Calcium
+35.2%
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Iron
+55.7%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+15.8%
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Potassium
+13.3%
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Sodium
-17.5%
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Zinc
+295.2%
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Copper
+35.4%
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Manganese
+13.3%
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Calcium
+35.2%
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Iron
+55.7%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+15.8%
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Potassium
+13.3%
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Sodium
-17.5%
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Zinc
+295.2%
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Copper
+35.4%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+38.2%
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Vitamin B2
+81.5%
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Vitamin B3
+32.3%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+38.2%
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Vitamin B2
+81.5%
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Vitamin B3
+32.3%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+199.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23%
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+199.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Starch
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Glucose
+70.9%
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Lactose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.94
Equal in Maltose - 0.46
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
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+70.9%
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Equal in Fructose - 1.94
Equal in Maltose - 0.46
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 26.03g |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 14.72g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 28.03g |
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| Calories | 273kcal | 308kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.94g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 515mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 5.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 70µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 43mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.57g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 6.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 5.413g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.658g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 1.322g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
16%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)