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Chicken sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken sandwich and Roast beef sandwich

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Roast beef sandwich. While Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E , Roast beef sandwich contains only 0.43mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roast beef sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 Iron +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Equal in Calcium - 55
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Equal in Calcium - 55
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +638.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Folate - 51
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +638.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Folate - 51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Protein - 15.17
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91
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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Protein - 15.17
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +69.6%
Contains more Fructose +54.6%
Contains more Maltose +37%
Equal in Starch - 17.65
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +69.6%
Contains more Fructose +54.6%
Contains more Maltose +37%
Equal in Starch - 17.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Protein 16.28g 15.17g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 10.3g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Calories 250kcal 244kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.84g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 55mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 245mg 224mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 8IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.43mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 1IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.217mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.287mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 4.343mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.215mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.8µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.389g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.399g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.987g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.762g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.465g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.007g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.152g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Roast beef 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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