Veggie burger vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Veggie burger and McChicken Sandwich
- McChicken Sandwich has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
- Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 203% more.
- Veggie burger has 11 times more Vitamin B12 than McChicken Sandwich. Veggie burger has 2.01µg of Vitamin B12, while McChicken Sandwich has 0.19µg.
- Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Potassium
+92.5%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+143.9%
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Manganese
+165.6%
Equal in Sodium - 624
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+38.5%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Potassium
+92.5%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+143.9%
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Manganese
+165.6%
Equal in Sodium - 624
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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Vitamin B1
+1150.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22%
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Vitamin B12
+957.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
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Vitamin B1
+1150.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22%
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Vitamin B12
+957.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50.5%
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Water
+32.7%
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Other
+10.5%
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Fats
+109.7%
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Carbs
+96%
Equal in Other - 2.28
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Protein
+50.5%
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Water
+32.7%
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Other
+10.5%
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Fats
+109.7%
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Carbs
+96%
Equal in Other - 2.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+147.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.023 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+147.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+264.7%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+296.2%
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Fructose
+1384.6%
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Maltose
+∞%
Starch:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+264.7%
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Glucose
+296.2%
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Fructose
+1384.6%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.37g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 15.7g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 6.3g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 14.27g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 177kcal | 273kcal |
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| Starch | 5.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.13g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 1.07g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 136mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 333mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 569mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg |
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| Folate | 124µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.605mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.78mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg |
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| Lysine | 1.004mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg |
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| Valine | 0.89mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.44g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.778g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
104%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)