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Cheeseburger vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and chicken sandwich

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and calcium, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less zinc than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 2.49mg of zinc, while chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +105.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +31.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
~equal in Protein ~16.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +20.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 StarchStarch +20.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +58.7%
~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.
Cheeseburger Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheeseburger Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.13µg 26%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.123g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 7.72mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.2mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.41mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.383mg 12%
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg 12%
Sodium 515mg 753mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.177g 10%
Folate 70µg 47µg 6%
Calcium 119mg 58mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.23mg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.067mg 5%
Fats 14.72g 11.19g 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8.5µg 4%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.219mg 4%
Calories 308kcal 250kcal 3%
Cholesterol 43mg 35mg 3%
Phosphorus 161mg 185mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.481g 2%
Carbs 28.03g 20.89g 2%
Choline 28.9mg 35.3mg 1%
Starch 19.87g 16.5g 1%
Selenium 19.6µg 19.9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 245mg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 0.97g 1%
Protein 16.51g 16.28g 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 19.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 5IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.884g N/A

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Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.