McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Big Mac and Chicken sandwich different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 31% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 3 times more Zinc than Chicken sandwich. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg of Zinc, Chicken sandwich contains only 0.61mg.
- Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +576.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.89g
~equal in
Water
~48.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +938.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +31.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +74.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +49% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 11.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 19.49g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 20.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 245mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 753mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 2.123g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.177g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.