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Cheesecake vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheesecake and chicken sandwich different?

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E than cheesecake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 47% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 5 times more saturated fat than chicken sandwich. While cheesecake contains 9.921g of saturated fat, chicken sandwich contains only 2.123g.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index (50) than chicken sandwich (74).

Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.2%
Contains more IronIron +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +235%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.7%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3859%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +101.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +92.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 7.72mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.921g 2.123g 35%
Selenium 5.2µg 19.9µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.383mg 25%
Protein 5.5g 16.28g 22%
Fats 22.5g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin A 159µg 3µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.23mg 17%
Sodium 438mg 753mg 14%
Iron 0.63mg 1.77mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 1.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 93mg 185mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.41mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.177g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 4.481g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.3mg 8%
Folate 18µg 47µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Cholesterol 55mg 35mg 7%
Copper 0.02mg 0.067mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 245mg 5%
Calories 321kcal 250kcal 4%
Fiber 0.4g 1.4g 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.219mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 8.5µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.13µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 5IU 2%
Choline 45.9mg 35.3mg 2%
Carbs 25.5g 20.89g 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Calcium 51mg 58mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.798g)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.