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American cheese vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Chicken sandwich

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 99% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 83 times less Vitamin A RAE than American cheese. American cheese contains 250µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken sandwich contains 3µg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 +1701.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.5%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1701.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.5%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
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 +2853.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +609.3%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +2853.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +609.3%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +184.1%
Contains more Other +150.7%
Contains more Carbs +464.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +184.1%
Contains more Other +150.7%
Contains more Carbs +464.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 18.13g 16.28g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 11.19g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 371kcal 250kcal American cheese
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 2.26g 3.64g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 1045mg 58mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 26mg 24mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 185mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 1671mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.041mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 20.2µg 19.9µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 32IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 3µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 23IU 5IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 8µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.13µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.003g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.003g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.003g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 4.481g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.008g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.