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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 Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Iron +51.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Iron +51.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +114.4%
Equal in Calcium - 88

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Contains more Other +42.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +56.9%
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Contains more Other +42.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.2%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Taco salad McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 6.68g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 7.46g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 11.91g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 141kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g Taco salad
Fiber 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 97mg 88mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 210mg 173mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 624mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.63mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.082mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.19µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 27mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.079g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad McChicken Sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Taco salad
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
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.
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.

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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.