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McChicken Sandwich vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McChicken Sandwich and Veggie burger

  • McChicken Sandwich has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 203% more.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 5 times more Cholesterol than Veggie burger. McChicken Sandwich has 27mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.6%
~equal in Sodium ~569mg

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%
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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +957.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.753mg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.6%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +296.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1384.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +264.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in 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.
McChicken Sandwich Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 273kcal 177kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 13.21g 6.3g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 26.67g 9.37g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 14.27g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 5mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 20mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 88mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 173mg 333mg Veggie burger
Iron 1.74mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Sugar 3.57g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.082mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.63mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 139mg 206mg Veggie burger
Sodium 624mg 569mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.358mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 3.753mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.079g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 2.346g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 1.778g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 2.023g McChicken Sandwich
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 1.93g 0.13g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.081g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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