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Chicken sandwich vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken sandwich and Beetroot

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , however, Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 60 times more Vitamin E than Beetroot. Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E , while Beetroot contains 0.04mg.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Beets, 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.
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 +5925%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%
Contains more Vitamin C +512.5%
Contains more Folate +131.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 33
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5925%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%
Contains more Vitamin C +512.5%
Contains more Folate +131.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +911.2%
Contains more Fats +6482.4%
Contains more Carbs +118.5%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +79%
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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +911.2%
Contains more Fats +6482.4%
Contains more Carbs +118.5%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +79%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13903.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5195%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13903.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5195%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Beetroot
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 Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 6.76g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.61g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.17g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 9.56g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 43kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 6.76g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 58mg 16mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 40mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 753mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.61mg 0.35mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.219mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.04mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.031mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.04mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.334mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.155mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.2µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.027g Beetroot
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 0.032g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.06g 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

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Chicken sandwich Beetroot
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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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
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?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.