McDonald's hamburger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and mcChicken Sandwich
- McDonald's hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, mcChicken Sandwich is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 27% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
- McDonald's hamburgers have 3 times more zinc than mcChicken Sandwich. While mcDonald's hamburgers have 1.95mg of zinc, mcChicken Sandwich has only 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Hamburger and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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 | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +336.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.9% |
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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
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 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 | -33% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +249.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose | +103.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +71% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +46.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.19µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 4.964g | 24% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.74mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 0.63mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 624mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 2.346g | 5% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 13.21g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 10.43g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 139mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.942mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.212mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 4.401g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.358mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 27.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 273kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 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
56%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.158g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)