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Pizza vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pizza and mcChicken Sandwich

  • Pizza is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, iron, and zinc, yet mcChicken Sandwich is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pizza is 15% higher.
  • Pizza contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than mcChicken Sandwich. Pizza contains 0.42µg of vitamin B12, while mcChicken Sandwich contains 0.19µg.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg
~equal in Sodium ~624mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.358mg

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.
Pizza
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.942mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
~equal in Protein ~10.43g
~equal in Water ~46.11g
~equal in Other ~2.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
20% 38% 42%
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 -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
5% 29% 54% 12%
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +144.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +32.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +93%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McChicken Sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Folate 93µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.964g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.212mg 15%
Phosphorus 216mg 139mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.19µg 10%
Saturated fat 4.465g 2.346g 10%
Calcium 188mg 88mg 10%
Iron 2.48mg 1.74mg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Fats 9.69g 13.21g 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 4.401g 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.082mg 3%
Cholesterol 17mg 27mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Carbs 33.33g 27.97g 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Protein 11.39g 10.43g 2%
Sodium 598mg 624mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 20mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1.93g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.942mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 273kcal 0%
Net carbs 31.03g 26.67g N/A
Potassium 172mg 173mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 3.57g N/A
Manganese 0.36mg 0.358mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.079g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza McChicken Sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Pizza
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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