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

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How are cream cheese and chicken sandwich different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 90% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 35 times more vitamin A than chicken sandwich. While cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, chicken sandwich contains only 32IU.
  • Chicken sandwich has less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken sandwich (74).

Cheese, cream and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles are the varieties used 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +1509.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1890.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 AVitamin A +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +207.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.6%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 +98.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4614.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Cream cheese Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 2.123g 82%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 7.72mg 48%
Fats 34.44g 11.19g 36%
Vitamin A 308µg 3µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.383mg 25%
Cholesterol 101mg 35mg 22%
Iron 0.11mg 1.77mg 21%
Selenium 8.6µg 19.9µg 21%
Protein 6.15g 16.28g 20%
Sodium 314mg 753mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.23mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.2mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 4.481g 11%
Phosphorus 107mg 185mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 3.177g 11%
Folate 9µg 47µg 10%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 2.41mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.219mg 9%
Starch 0.35g 16.5g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8.5µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.3mg 5%
Calories 350kcal 250kcal 5%
Carbs 5.52g 20.89g 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.067mg 5%
Calcium 97mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.13µg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 245mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 27.2mg 35.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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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