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 Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pizza is 15% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Pizza. McChicken Sandwich contains 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pizza contains 1.681g.
- 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
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
+113.6%
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Iron
+42.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+55.4%
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Zinc
+112.7%
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Copper
+28%
Equal in Potassium - 172
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
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Calcium
+113.6%
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Iron
+42.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+55.4%
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Zinc
+112.7%
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Copper
+28%
Equal in Potassium - 172
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
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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9
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Vitamin B1
+84%
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Vitamin B12
+121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
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Vitamin B1
+84%
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Vitamin B12
+121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+36.3%
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Carbs
+19.2%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
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Fats
+36.3%
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Carbs
+19.2%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
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Saturated Fat
-47.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+32.1%
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Fructose
+93%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+17.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+144.2%
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Galactose
+∞%
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
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Glucose
+32.1%
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Fructose
+93%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+17.6%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+144.2%
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Galactose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 26.67g | 31.03g | |
Protein | 10.43g | 11.39g | |
Fats | 13.21g | 9.69g | |
Carbs | 27.97g | 33.33g | |
Calories | 273kcal | 266kcal | |
Starch | 26.95g | ||
Fructose | 1.93g | 1g | |
Sugar | 3.57g | 3.58g | |
Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g | |
Calcium | 88mg | 188mg | |
Iron | 1.74mg | 2.48mg | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | |
Phosphorus | 139mg | 216mg | |
Potassium | 173mg | 172mg | |
Sodium | 624mg | 598mg | |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.34mg | |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.105mg | |
Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.36mg | |
Selenium | 19.9µg | ||
Vitamin A | 358IU | ||
Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | ||
Vitamin E | 0.83mg | ||
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.39mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.195mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.825mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | ||
Folate | 93µg | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.42µg | |
Vitamin K | 6.7µg | ||
Threonine | 0.41mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.564mg | ||
Leucine | 1.139mg | ||
Lysine | 0.77mg | ||
Methionine | 0.264mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | ||
Valine | 0.72mg | ||
Histidine | 0.355mg | ||
Cholesterol | 27mg | 17mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.241g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 4.465g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.004g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 2.608g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.681g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 1.367g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.003g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.175g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.009g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)