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Chicken sandwich vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken sandwich and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 48% more than Apple.
  • Apple has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 +866.7%
Contains more Iron +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Zinc +1425%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +525.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
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 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Zinc +1425%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +525.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1867.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1867.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6161.5%
Contains more Fats +6482.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Other +1250%
Contains more Water +74.8%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +6161.5%
Contains more Fats +6482.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Other +1250%
Contains more Water +74.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6129.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6129.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +32900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +207.6%
Contains more Fructose +508.2%
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
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +32900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +207.6%
Contains more Fructose +508.2%

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 Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Apple Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 11.41g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 0.26g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.17g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 13.81g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 52kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 0.05g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 3.64g 10.39g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 58mg 6mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.12mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 5mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 11mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 107mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.61mg 0.04mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.027mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.035mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.18mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.017mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.026mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.091mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.061mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.041mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.2µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Apple
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Apple
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.007g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.051g 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
Chicken sandwich Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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