McChicken Sandwich vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McChicken Sandwich and McDonald's Big Mac
- McChicken Sandwich has more Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 16 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Big Mac. McChicken Sandwich has 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Big Mac has 0.306g.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+13.9%
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Manganese
+73.8%
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Calcium
+31.8%
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Iron
+14.9%
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Sodium
-26.3%
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Zinc
+203.2%
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Copper
+19.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181
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Phosphorus
+13.9%
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Manganese
+73.8%
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Calcium
+31.8%
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Iron
+14.9%
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Sodium
-26.3%
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Zinc
+203.2%
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Copper
+19.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181
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.
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Vitamin B1
+20.5%
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Vitamin B3
+16.5%
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Vitamin B12
+363.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
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Vitamin B1
+20.5%
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Vitamin B3
+16.5%
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Vitamin B12
+363.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+39.3%
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Other
+23.9%
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Protein
+13.3%
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Fats
+13.2%
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Water
+11.3%
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Carbs
+39.3%
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Other
+23.9%
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Protein
+13.3%
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Fats
+13.2%
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Water
+11.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1522.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1522.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fructose
+14.2%
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Sucrose
+170.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+14%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+14.2%
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Sucrose
+170.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+14%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 273kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.384mg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.88µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 3.803g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
16%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.457g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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