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Taco vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taco and McChicken Sandwich?

  • Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% more.
  • Taco has 3 times more Fiber than McChicken Sandwich. While Taco has 3.9g of Fiber, McChicken Sandwich has only 1.3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McChicken Sandwich is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types 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 Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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.
Taco
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
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 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.21
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +23.7%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%
Contains more Glucose +415%
Contains more Fructose +543.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%
Contains more Glucose +415%
Contains more Fructose +543.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 8.86g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 12.7g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 19.85g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 226kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 0.9g 3.57g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Taco
Calcium 89mg 88mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 139mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 173mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 624mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.63mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.249mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.19µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.002g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.401g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.01g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.038g)
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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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