McDonald's cheeseburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's cheeseburgers and mcChicken Sandwich different?
- McDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, and iron, while mcChicken Sandwich is higher in manganese and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 3 times more zinc than mcChicken Sandwich. McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +352.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12% |
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Carbs
~27.97g
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Water
~46.11g
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Other
~2.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1298.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +41.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +95.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +95.3% |
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Starch
~0g
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 4.964g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.19µg | 28% |
| Folate | 59µg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.63mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 2.346g | 9% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.74mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 10.43g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 4.401g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 13.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.942mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 273kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.212mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 27.97g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 624mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | N/A |
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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
27%
15%
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 Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 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 ($)