McChicken vs Chicken Sandwich: Which Is Healthier?
By Nom Score, the McChicken is the healthier choice — it scores 77/100 (a B) to the Chicken Sandwich’s 62 (a C). The McChicken has 390 calories to the Chicken Sandwich’s 440. The Chicken Sandwich has more protein (29g vs 14g), while the McChicken has less sodium (560 vs 1,400 mg).
Full nutrition, side by side
Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.
| Per item | McChicken |
Chicken Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 77B✓ | 62C |
| Calories | 390✓ | 440 |
| Protein (g) | 14 | 29✓ |
| Total fat (g) | 21 | 17✓ |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 560✓ | 1,400 |
| Total carbs (g) | 38 | 41 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 |
| Sugars (g) | 4✓ | 6 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 3.6g | 6.6g✓ |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 144✓ | 318 |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.
We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.
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