McChicken Sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McChicken Sandwich and Fast food
- McChicken Sandwich has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Sodium than Fast food. McChicken Sandwich has 624mg of Sodium, while Fast food has 331mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, hamburger; 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.835g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +99% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 12.01g |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 62mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.06mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.52mg |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 331mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 80µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.514g |
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| Choline | 34.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 4.493g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.68g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 2.27g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 1.391g |
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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
15%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.147g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.