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Hamburger vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hamburger and Chicken sandwich

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • Hamburger contains 5 times more Zinc than Chicken sandwich. Hamburger contains 2.87mg of Zinc, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 +75.9%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +370.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Manganese - 0.219
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +75.9%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +370.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Manganese - 0.219

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 Folate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1007.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 Folate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1007.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +28.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.1%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +422.7%
Contains more Maltose +21.7%
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +422.7%
Contains more Maltose +21.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 19.49g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 16.28g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 11.19g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 20.89g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 250kcal Hamburger
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 2.03g 0.97g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 0.9g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 102mg 58mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.77mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 136mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 226mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 414mg 753mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.61mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.067mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 56µg 47µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.13µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.481g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.973g)
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

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

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