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

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A recap on differences between Chicken sandwich and American cheese

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 99% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • American cheese contains 102 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 Iron +181%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
Contains more Calcium +1701.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.5%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Selenium - 20.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
Contains more Calcium +1701.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.5%
Contains more Zinc +308.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Selenium - 20.2

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 E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +609.3%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2853.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1053.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +609.3%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2853.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1053.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +464.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +184.1%
Contains more Other +150.7%
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +464.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +184.1%
Contains more Other +150.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 3.7g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 11.19g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 20.89g 3.7g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1.77mg 0.63mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 185mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 245mg 132mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 1671mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.067mg 0.046mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.041mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 32IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.015mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.234mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.076mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.403mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.054mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 8µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.6µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 35mg 100mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 1.144g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 18.057g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.286g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.79g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.137g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich American cheese
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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