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Cheeseburger vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Chicken sandwich

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, while Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less Zinc than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 2.49mg of Zinc, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +105.2%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +105.2%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Folate +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Folate +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 16.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +20.4%
Contains more Glucose +122.8%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +58.7%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +20.4%
Contains more Glucose +122.8%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +58.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 19.49g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 16.28g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 11.19g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 20.89g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 250kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 16.5g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.97g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 2g 1.4g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 58mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 196mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 515mg 753mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.067mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.219mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 254IU 32IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 3µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.23mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.3mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 70µg 47µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.13µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.481g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.008g Cheeseburger

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Cheeseburger Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cheeseburger
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.