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McChicken Sandwich vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McChicken Sandwich and Club sandwich?

  • McChicken Sandwich is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Club sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Club sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 12% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Club sandwich. McChicken Sandwich has 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Club sandwich has 1.88g.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise types in this comparison.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
~equal in Calcium ~95mg
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Sodium ~630mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +147.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.186mg

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% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
~equal in Other ~2.37g

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164%

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Club sandwich Opinion
Calories 273kcal 220kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 13.21g 8.05g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 4.4mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 26.67g 18.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 19.87g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 46mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Club sandwich
Calcium 88mg 95mg Club sandwich
Potassium 173mg 226mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 1.37mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 4.68g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.089mg Club sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 215mg Club sandwich
Sodium 624mg 630mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.172mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.186mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.296mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Folate 31µg Club sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.071g Club sandwich
Choline 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 3.109g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 2.949g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.88g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.004g Club 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
McChicken Sandwich Club 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
38%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.