McChicken Sandwich vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on the differences between mcChicken Sandwich and burrito

McChicken Sandwich has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, fats, and protein; however, burrito is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
McChicken Sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 13% more than burrito.
Burrito contains 14 times less cholesterol than mcChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 27mg of cholesterol, while burrito contains 2mg.
The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McChicken Sandwich

Burrito

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+208.9%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+74%
Contains more IronIron	+19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper	+112.2%
Contains more ZincZinc	+11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McChicken Sandwich

Burrito

Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3

+110.8%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+163.2%
Contains more FolateFolate	+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat	4.964g	0.551g	29%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.43g		27%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	4.396g		26%
Selenium		10.1µg	18%
Vitamin B5		0.92mg	18%
Phosphorus	139mg	45mg	13%
Vitamin B3	3.942mg	1.87mg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.19µg	0.5µg	13%
Fats	13.21g	6.22g	11%
Vitamin B6		0.14mg	11%
Copper	0.082mg	0.174mg	10%
Folate		40µg	10%
Protein	10.43g	6.48g	8%
Cholesterol	27mg	2mg	8%
Sodium	624mg	454mg	7%
Vitamin B1	0.212mg	0.29mg	7%
Vitamin B2	0.2mg	0.28mg	6%
Monounsaturated fat	4.401g	2.184g	6%
Magnesium	20mg	40mg	5%
Fiber	1.3g		5%
Choline		26.8mg	5%
Calcium	88mg	52mg	4%
Potassium	173mg	301mg	4%
Iron	1.74mg	2.08mg	4%
Saturated fat	2.346g	3.174g	4%
Calories	273kcal	206kcal	3%
Carbs	27.97g	32.92g	2%
Manganese	0.358mg	0.4mg	2%
Fructose	1.93g		2%
Vitamin C		0.9mg	1%
Zinc	0.63mg	0.7mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	3.8g	3.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	262kcal	318kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	37g	49g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	4	0.86	N/A
Net carbs	26.67g	32.92g	N/A
Sugar	3.57g		N/A
Trans fat	0.079g		N/A
Tryptophan		0.079mg	0%
Threonine		0.244mg	0%
Isoleucine		0.27mg	0%
Leucine		0.504mg	0%
Lysine		0.343mg	0%
Methionine		0.107mg	0%
Phenylalanine		0.351mg	0%
Valine		0.319mg	0%
Histidine		0.172mg	0%
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.003g		N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.002g		N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.001g		N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.016g		N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.01g		N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.009g		N/A