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Chicken sandwich vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken sandwich and Broccoli

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 23 times more Sodium than Broccoli. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, while Broccoli contains 33mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Broccoli, 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 +23.4%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +696%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +23.4%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +696%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21

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 +209%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1846.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +11050%
Contains more Folate +34%
Contains more Vitamin K +1095.3%
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin E +209%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1846.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +11050%
Contains more Folate +34%
Contains more Vitamin K +1095.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +477.3%
Contains more Fats +2924.3%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Other +210.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%
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% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +477.3%
Contains more Fats +2924.3%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Other +210.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8260.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8260.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1050%
Contains more Glucose +61.2%
Contains more Fructose +42.6%
Contains more Maltose +247.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1050%
Contains more Glucose +61.2%
Contains more Fructose +42.6%
Contains more Maltose +247.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 4.04g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 2.82g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.37g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 6.64g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 34kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 0g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0.68g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 58mg 47mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.73mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 66mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 753mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.61mg 0.41mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.049mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.21mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 2.5µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.78mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.071mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.117mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.639mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.573mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.175mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.039g Broccoli
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 0.011g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.038g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g 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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Chicken sandwich Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

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

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