McChicken Sandwich vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcChicken Sandwich and pizza
- McChicken Sandwich is richer in fats, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pizza is 15% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.681g | 22% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.396g | 1.367g | 18% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.43g | 0.175g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 216mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.42µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 4.465g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.48mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.34mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Fats | 13.21g | 9.69g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 2.608g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 10.43g | 11.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 33.33g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 598mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.825mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 266kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.8g | 4.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 262kcal | 234kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4 | 0.96 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Potassium | 173mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.009g | 0.003g | N/A |
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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.39g
~equal in
Water
~43.17g
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.3% |
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:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +32.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +93% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +144.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
