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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~624mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +957.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.942mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more FatsFats +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
~equal in Other ~2.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
20% 38% 42%
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 -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +264.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +296.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1384.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 177kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 15.7g 10.43g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 9.37g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 14.27g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 5mg 27mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 88mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 173mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 1.74mg Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 3.57g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.082mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 0.63mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 139mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 624mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.358mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.212mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.19µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.079g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 2.346g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger McChicken Sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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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