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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
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
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
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.7% |
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Saturated fat
~2.271g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.727g
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:
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% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 624mg | 189mg | 19% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Protein | 10.43g | 3.41g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 596mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.8mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 88mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 7.379g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 42.58g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.22mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 323kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 15.47g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 4.727g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 2.271g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.382g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 4.251g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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