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Mozzarella vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Chicken sandwich different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 67% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. While Mozzarella contains 0.92µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken sandwich contains only 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +1160.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +413.1%
Contains more Iron +608%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1160.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +413.1%
Contains more Iron +608%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 +1515.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +1515.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Fats +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +573.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 48.94
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +68.9%
Contains more Fats +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +573.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 48.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.481
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.481

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 27.5g 16.28g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 11.19g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 280kcal 250kcal Mozzarella
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 1.23g 3.64g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 731mg 58mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 185mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 16mg 753mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.61mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 15.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 517IU 32IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 13IU 5IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.3mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 9µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.13µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 54mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
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 4.844g 4.481g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.