Taco salad vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taco salad and McChicken Sandwich different?
- Taco salad is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Iron.
- McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 17% more than Taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 2 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. Taco salad contains 1.36mg of Zinc, while McChicken Sandwich contains 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, taco salad 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +324% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 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 | -31.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +68.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +462.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 141kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 6.68g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 7.46g | 13.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.91g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 385mg | 624mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.19µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 4.964g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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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
19%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
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.