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McChicken Sandwich nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for McChicken Sandwich

McChicken Sandwich
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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66 (medium)
Glycemic load 23 (high)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 273
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 26.67 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 sandwich (131 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 5 (acidic)
TOP 15% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 85% of foods
TOP 18% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods
TOP 24% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 76% of foods
TOP 26% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 74% of foods
TOP 27% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 73% of foods

McChicken Sandwich calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 273
Calories in 1 sandwich 358 131 g

McChicken Sandwich Glycemic index (GI)

66

McChicken Sandwich Glycemic load (GL)

23

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0% 0%
Calcium: 88 mg of 1,000 mg 9%
Iron: 1.74 mg of 8 mg 22%
Magnesium: 20 mg of 420 mg 5%
Phosphorus: 139 mg of 700 mg 20%
Potassium: 173 mg of 3,400 mg 5%
Sodium: 624 mg of 2,300 mg 27%
Zinc: 0.63 mg of 11 mg 6%
Copper: 0.082 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.358 mg of 2 mg 16%
Selenium: 0 µg of 55 µg 0%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
624 mg
TOP 15%
Calcium
88 mg
TOP 24%
Manganese
0.358 mg
TOP 42%
Iron
1.74 mg
TOP 43%
Phosphorus
139 mg
TOP 55%
Magnesium
20 mg
TOP 61%
Copper
0.082 mg
TOP 61%
Zinc
0.63 mg
TOP 64%
Potassium
173 mg
TOP 66%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.212 mg of 1 mg 18%
Vitamin B2: 0.2 mg of 1 mg 15%
Vitamin B3: 3.942 mg of 16 mg 25%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Folate: 0 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0.19 µg of 2 µg 8%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B1
0.212 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin B3
3.942 mg
TOP 42%
Vitamin B2
0.2 mg
TOP 46%
Vitamin B12
0.19 µg
TOP 59%

Macronutrients chart

11% 14% 27% 46% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 21%
10.43 g of 50 g
21%
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
13.21 g of 65 g
20%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
27.97 g of 300 g
9%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
46.11 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
2.28 g

Fat type information

20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

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

Fiber content ratio for McChicken Sandwich

13% 5% 83%
Sugar: 3.57 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Other: 23.1 g

All nutrients for McChicken Sandwich per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 273kcal 14% 34% 5.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 10.43g 25% 43% 3.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 13.21g 20% 26% 2.5 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Net carbs 26.67g N/A 27% 2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 27.97g 9% 28% Equal to RiceRice
Cholesterol 27mg 9% 41% 13.8 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.74mg 22% 43% 1.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 88mg 9% 24% 1.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 173mg 5% 66% 1.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 20mg 5% 61% 7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 3.57g N/A 52% 2.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.3g 5% 46% 1.8 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 61% 1.7 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.63mg 6% 64% 10 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 139mg 20% 55% 1.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 624mg 27% 15% 1.3 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Manganese 0.36mg 16% 42%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 18% 33% 1.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 15% 46% 1.5 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 25% 42% 2.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 8% 59% 3.7 times less than PorkPork
Trans Fat 0.08g N/A 64% 188.5 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 2.35g 12% 44% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g N/A 35% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.96g N/A 18% 9.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 1.93g 2% 84% 3.1 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 45% 486.7 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A 80% 21.3 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 51% 85 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A 84%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 79%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.4g N/A 82% 2.8 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat 13g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
9%
Cholesterol 27mg
27%
Sodium 624mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 88mg 9%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 173mg 5%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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McChicken Sandwich nutrition infographic

McChicken Sandwich nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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