McChicken Sandwich vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between McChicken Sandwich and Chicken fingers?
- McChicken Sandwich is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Manganese, yet Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich has 5 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. McChicken Sandwich has 88mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers have 17mg.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
Contains
more
Calcium
+417.6%
Contains
more
Iron
+138.4%
Contains
less
Sodium
-18.9%
Contains
more
Copper
+18.8%
Contains
more
Manganese
+57%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+40%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+102.9%
Contains
more
Potassium
+115.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+12.7%
Contains
more
Calcium
+417.6%
Contains
more
Iron
+138.4%
Contains
less
Sodium
-18.9%
Contains
more
Copper
+18.8%
Contains
more
Manganese
+57%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+40%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+102.9%
Contains
more
Potassium
+115.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+12.7%
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.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+92.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+11.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+18.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+108.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+92.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+11.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+18.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+108.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Carbs
+62.1%
Contains
more
Protein
+84.3%
Contains
more
Other
+28.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
Equal in Water - 46.64
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains
more
Carbs
+62.1%
Contains
more
Protein
+84.3%
Contains
more
Other
+28.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
Equal in Water - 46.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+16.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.493
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+16.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.493
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Glucose
+∞%
Contains
more
Fructose
+∞%
Contains
more
Maltose
+∞%
Contains
more
Starch
+∞%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+135.3%
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:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains
more
Glucose
+∞%
Contains
more
Fructose
+∞%
Contains
more
Maltose
+∞%
Contains
more
Starch
+∞%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+135.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 16.05g |
|
| Protein | 10.43g | 19.22g |
|
| Fats | 13.21g | 13.95g |
|
| Carbs | 27.97g | 17.25g |
|
| Calories | 273kcal | 271kcal |
|
| Starch | 17.03g |
|
|
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g |
|
| Sugar | 3.57g | 0.4g |
|
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g |
|
| Calcium | 88mg | 17mg |
|
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.73mg |
|
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 282mg |
|
| Potassium | 173mg | 373mg |
|
| Sodium | 624mg | 769mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.71mg |
|
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.069mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.228mg |
|
| Selenium | 17.5µg |
|
|
| Vitamin A | 11IU |
|
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
|
|
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 7IU |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
|
|
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.11mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.179mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 8.217mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg |
|
|
| Folate | 19µg |
|
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.16µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 8µg |
|
|
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.803mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 1.553mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 1.616mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.518mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.908mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.655mg |
|
|
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 48mg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.052g |
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.493g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 4.83g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 5.783g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g |
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 5.439g |
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.015g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.211g |
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.008g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.