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

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Summary of differences between McChicken Sandwich and McDonald's french fries

  • McChicken Sandwich has more Vitamin B2, Iron, and Calcium, however, McDonald's french fries are higher in Potassium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 17 times more Sugar than McDonald's french fries. While McChicken Sandwich has 3.57g of Sugar, McDonald's french fries have only 0.21g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.2%

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.271g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.727g

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23.5%
~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.
McChicken Sandwich McDonald's french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 273kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 10.43g 3.41g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 26.67g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 27.97g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 27mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 20mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 88mg 19mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 1.74mg 0.8mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.082mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.63mg 0.51mg McChicken Sandwich
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 139mg 127mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin E 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.358mg 0.249mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.18mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.037mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 3.22mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.346g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 4.727g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.382g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.009g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 4.251g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich McDonald's french fries
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 french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

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

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