McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Cheeseburger and McChicken Sandwich different?
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron, while McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 28% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 3 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 1.91mg of Zinc, while McChicken Sandwich contains 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.
McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types were 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.
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Calcium
+89.8%
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Iron
+35.1%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+203.2%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Manganese
+55.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Sodium - 624
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Calcium
+89.8%
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Iron
+35.1%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+203.2%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Manganese
+55.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Sodium - 624
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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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B12
+352.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B12
+352.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.4%
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Fats
+12%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Water - 46.11
Equal in Other - 2.28
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Protein
+24.4%
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Fats
+12%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Water - 46.11
Equal in Other - 2.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1298.3%
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Saturated Fat
-47.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1298.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+41.2%
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Glucose
+95.1%
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Fructose
+34.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+95.3%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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Sucrose
+41.2%
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Glucose
+95.1%
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Fructose
+34.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+95.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 273kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.942mg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.19µg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
30%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)