Potato wedges vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and McChicken Sandwich
- Potato wedges have less Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- McChicken Sandwich covers your daily Sodium needs 25% more than Potato wedges.
- Potato wedges have less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 PotassiumPotassium | +127.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +486.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
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Carbs
~27.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 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 | -76.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +203.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4766.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 123kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 2.2g | 13.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 11.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 25.5g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 394mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 87mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 624mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.55g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.451g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 4.964g |
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| Fructose | 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.