McChicken Sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcChicken Sandwich and fast food
- McChicken Sandwich has less vitamin B12, zinc, iron, protein, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more sodium than fast food. McChicken Sandwich has 624mg of sodium, while fast food has 331mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.89µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.68g | 22% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.43g | 0.121g | 19% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.396g | 1.391g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.06mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.52mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 624mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.363mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.43g | 16.52g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 5.617mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 4.493g | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.317mg | 9% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 88mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 13.21g | 12.01g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 31.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 4.835g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.8g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 262kcal | 180kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 2.27g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.009g | 0.003g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.835g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +99% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
