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McChicken Sandwich vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mcChicken Sandwich and mcDonald's cheeseburgers different?

  • McChicken Sandwich is richer in manganese and polyunsaturated fat, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, and iron.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McChicken Sandwich contains 4.964g of polyunsaturated fat, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers contain 0.355g.
  • McChicken Sandwich is lower in sugar.

McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types were used in this article.

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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 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg
~equal in Sodium ~626mg
~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 2% 0% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +352.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.223mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Water ~45g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1298.3%

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +41.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +95.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +34.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +95.3%
~equal in Starch ~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.
McChicken Sandwich McDonald's cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich McDonald's cheeseburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 0.355g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.86µg 28%
Folate 59µg 15%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.91mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.346g 4.435g 9%
Calcium 88mg 167mg 8%
Iron 1.74mg 2.35mg 8%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.23mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg 5%
Protein 10.43g 12.97g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 35mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 3.631g 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.097mg 2%
Fats 13.21g 11.79g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 4.026mg 1%
Fructose 1.93g 2.59g 1%
Calories 273kcal 263kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.223mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g 1%
Potassium 173mg 200mg 1%
Net carbs 26.67g 26.71g N/A
Carbs 27.97g 27.81g 0%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 3.57g 6.22g N/A
Phosphorus 139mg 140mg 0%
Sodium 624mg 626mg 0%
Trans fat 0.079g 0.647g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich McDonald's cheeseburger
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
27%
McDonald's cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
43%
McDonald's cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.089g)
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. McDonald's cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.