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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 for selected serving 273 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 27 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 65% 14% 60% 15% 81% 17% 27% 47% 0%
Calcium: 264mg of 1,000mg 26%
Iron: 5.2mg of 8mg 65%
Magnesium: 60mg of 420mg 14%
Phosphorus: 417mg of 700mg 60%
Potassium: 519mg of 3,400mg 15%
Sodium: 1872mg of 2,300mg 81%
Zinc: 1.9mg of 11mg 17%
Copper: 0.25mg of 1mg 27%
Manganese: 1.1mg of 2mg 47%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

624 mg
TOP 15%
88 mg
TOP 24%
0.36 mg
TOP 42%
1.7 mg
TOP 43%
139 mg
TOP 55%
20 mg
TOP 61%
0.08 mg
TOP 61%
0.63 mg
TOP 64%
173 mg
TOP 66%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.64mg of 1mg 53%
Vitamin B2: 0.6mg of 1mg 46%
Vitamin B3: 12mg of 16mg 74%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Folate: 0µg of 400µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0.57µg of 2µg 24%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.21 mg
TOP 33%
3.9 mg
TOP 42%
0.2 mg
TOP 46%
0.19 µg
TOP 59%

Macronutrients chart

11% 14% 27% 46% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 21%
10.4 g of 50 g
10.4 g (21% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
13.2 g of 65 g
13.2 g (20% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
28 g of 300 g
28 g (9% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
46.1 g of 2,000 g
46.1 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.3 g
2.3 g

Fat type information

20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1 g
Fructose: 1.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for McChicken Sandwich

13% 5% 83%
Sugar: 3.6 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Other: 23 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 10g 25% 43% 3.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 13g 20% 26% 2.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Net carbs 27g N/A 27% 2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 28g 9% 28% Equal to RiceRice
Cholesterol 27mg 9% 41% 13.8 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 20mg 5% 61% 7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 88mg 9% 24% 1.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 173mg 5% 66% 1.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.7mg 22% 43% 1.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 3.6g 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 3.9mg 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 2.3g 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 5g N/A 18% 9.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 1.9g 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 AlmondsAlmonds

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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
11%
Saturated Fat 2.3g
0
Trans Fat 0g
9%
Cholesterol 27mg
27%
Sodium 624mg
9.3%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
5.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 88mg 8.8%

Iron 1.7mg 22%

Potassium 173mg 5.1%

*
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

ⓘ  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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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  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 Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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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Low in Sugars
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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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