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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.
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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.36mg

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%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
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
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
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51% 30% 19%
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
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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
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 +∞%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Pizza Opinion
Calories 273kcal 266kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 13.21g 9.69g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 26.67g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 27.97g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 27mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 88mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 173mg 172mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 3.57g 3.58g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.082mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.63mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 139mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 624mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.358mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.195mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 3.825mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.241g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 2.346g 4.465g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 2.608g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.681g McChicken Sandwich
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1.93g 1g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.175g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.367g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
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 ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.