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Almond butter vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between almond butter and chicken sandwich?

  • Almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium, yet chicken sandwich is higher in selenium.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 145% more.
  • Almond butter has 14 times more copper than chicken sandwich. While almond butter has 0.934mg of copper, chicken sandwich has only 0.067mg.
  • The amount of sodium in almond butter is lower.

We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1062.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +498.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.3%
Contains more IronIron +97.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1294%
Contains more ZincZinc +439.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +873.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +729.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +904.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +396%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more WaterWater +2884.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +624.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 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 SucroseSucrose +277.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +20525%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3850%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +942.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 2.41mg 145%
Copper 0.934mg 0.067mg 96%
Manganese 2.131mg 0.219mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 3.177g 70%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 4.481g 70%
Fats 55.5g 11.19g 68%
Magnesium 279mg 24mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.3mg 49%
Phosphorus 508mg 185mg 46%
Fiber 10.3g 1.4g 36%
Sodium 7mg 753mg 32%
Selenium 2.4µg 19.9µg 32%
Calcium 347mg 58mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 7.72mg 29%
Zinc 3.29mg 0.61mg 24%
Iron 3.49mg 1.77mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.383mg 22%
Calories 614kcal 250kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 1.2mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.23mg 16%
Potassium 748mg 245mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.152g 2.123g 9%
Protein 20.96g 16.28g 9%
Starch 0.08g 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Choline 52.1mg 35.3mg 3%
Folate 53µg 47µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Carbs 18.82g 20.89g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.52g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 4.43g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals

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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.

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