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Chicken sandwich vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and arrowroot different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, arrowroot is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 73% higher.
  • Arrowroot has a lower glycemic index (58) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Arrowroot, raw 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +619.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +284%
Contains more FatsFats +5495%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
Contains more WaterWater +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111925%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3353.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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 Arrowroot
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 47µg 338µg 73%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.693mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg 35%
Sodium 753mg 26mg 32%
Protein 16.28g 4.24g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.092g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.059mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.292mg 18%
Fats 11.19g 0.2g 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 185mg 98mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.004g 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.039g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.266mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 65kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.143mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Copper 0.067mg 0.121mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Iron 1.77mg 2.22mg 6%
Potassium 245mg 454mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 58mg 6mg 5%
Carbs 20.89g 13.39g 3%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.174mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g 0%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.63mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Chicken sandwich Arrowroot
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.