Chicken meat vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken meat and chicken sandwich
- Chicken meat has more zinc and selenium, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin E, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for sodium is 29% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less Zinc than chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 1.94mg of Zinc, while chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chicken sandwich is lower.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 ZincZinc | +218% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +286.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +995% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +403.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +792.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +265.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +254.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +840% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +19.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.177g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 11.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 19.49g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 20.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 245mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 753mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 8.5µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 65.9mg | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 2.123g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 3.177g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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.