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McChicken Sandwich vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McChicken Sandwich and Coleslaw

  • Coleslaw has less Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • McChicken Sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 23% more.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 19 times more Vitamin B12 than Coleslaw. McChicken Sandwich has 0.19µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +690.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1813.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +997.9%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +174.7%
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.348g

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +34%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5170.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +64.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Coleslaw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 273kcal 153kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 0.95g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 9.91g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 26.67g 12.99g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 14.89g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 20mg 8mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 30mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 129mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 0.22mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 12.19g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.082mg 0.015mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.14mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.358mg 0.102mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.026mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.02mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 0.206mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.01µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 2.346g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 2.671g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 5.348g Coleslaw
Fructose 1.93g 1.44g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.279g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.006g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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