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Cereal vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereal and Chicken sandwich

  • Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 505% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has 271 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cereal. Cereal has 814µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken sandwich has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 Iron +1824.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145.9%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +260.7%
Contains more Calcium +480%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Equal in Sodium - 753
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Iron +1824.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145.9%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +260.7%
Contains more Calcium +480%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Equal in Sodium - 753

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +8625%
Contains more Vitamin C +4712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1462.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 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 Vitamin A +8625%
Contains more Vitamin C +4712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1462.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +315.7%
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Fats +936.1%
Contains more Water +1194.7%
Contains more Other +21.1%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +315.7%
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Fats +936.1%
Contains more Water +1194.7%
Contains more Other +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2096.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.5%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2096.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +747%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +192.6%
Contains more Fructose +273.1%
Contains more Maltose +711.1%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 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 Sucrose +747%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +192.6%
Contains more Fructose +273.1%
Contains more Maltose +711.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cereal Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 19.49g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 1.08g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 86.85g 20.89g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 250kcal Cereal
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.26g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 10.35g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.4g
Calcium 10mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 34.06mg 1.77mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 77mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 105mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 795mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 7.6mg 0.61mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.067mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.219mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 2792IU 32IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 3µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.8mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.23mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.3mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 7.72mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.383mg Cereal
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Cholesterol 35mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.03g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 2.123g Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
393%
Cereal
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. 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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