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.
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Calcium
+363.2%
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Iron
+117.5%
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Zinc
+23.5%
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Manganese
+43.8%
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Magnesium
+85%
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Potassium
+244.5%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Copper
+39%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
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Calcium
+363.2%
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Iron
+117.5%
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Zinc
+23.5%
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Manganese
+43.8%
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Magnesium
+85%
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Potassium
+244.5%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Copper
+39%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
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
+17.8%
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Vitamin B2
+440.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.4%
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Vitamin B1
+17.8%
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Vitamin B2
+440.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+205.9%
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Water
+25.9%
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Other
+19.4%
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Fats
+17.1%
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Carbs
+52.2%
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
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Protein
+205.9%
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Water
+25.9%
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Other
+19.4%
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Fats
+17.1%
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Carbs
+52.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.271
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.727
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.727 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.271
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.727
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch
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Sucrose
+23.5%
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
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Sucrose
+23.5%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 38.68g |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 15.47g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 42.58g |
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| Calories | 273kcal | 323kcal |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 0.21g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 596mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.114mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.064g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.271g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 7.379g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 4.727g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.009g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 4.251g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.382g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
28%
Comparison summary
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 Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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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