McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Quarter Pounder and McChicken Sandwich different?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 45% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 4 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. While McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2.69mg of Zinc, McChicken Sandwich contains only 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +573.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
~equal in
Water
~46.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 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 | -41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1654.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.401g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +69.8% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 13.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 624mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.19µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 4.964g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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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
32%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.662g)
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.