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Chicken sandwich vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken sandwich and arugula

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 83% higher.
  • Arugula contains 66 times less selenium than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 19.9µg of selenium, while arugula contains 0.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in arugula is lower.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Arugula, raw.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2431.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1177.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.4%

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +531%
Contains more FatsFats +1595.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +87.4%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9044.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +895.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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 Arugula
Lower in price ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 8.5µg 108.6µg 83%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.305mg 46%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.3µg 36%
Sodium 753mg 27mg 32%
Protein 16.28g 2.58g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.073mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.319g 19%
Phosphorus 185mg 52mg 19%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 15mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.086mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.044mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 0.66g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.437mg 15%
Folate 47µg 97µg 13%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.43mg 13%
Vitamin A 3µg 119µg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.049g 11%
Calories 250kcal 25kcal 11%
Calcium 58mg 160mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.086g 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 20.89g 3.65g 6%
Magnesium 24mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.321mg 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.46mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 369mg 4%
Choline 35.3mg 15.3mg 4%
Copper 0.067mg 0.076mg 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 2.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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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Chicken sandwich Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.