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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%

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% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g
~equal in Other ~2.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.94g
~equal in Maltose ~0.46g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 273kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 10.43g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 13.21g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Net carbs 26.67g 26.03g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 27mg 43mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 88mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 173mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.74mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.57g 4.88g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.082mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.63mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 139mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 624mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.358mg 0.316mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.57g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 2.346g 6.473g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.658g McChicken Sandwich
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.93g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.125g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.005g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.322g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
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 ($)

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
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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