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Chicken sandwich vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and candy bar different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in selenium and vitamin B2; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11740% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 5 times more sodium than candy bar. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, candy bar contains only 156mg.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index (51) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +358.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1055.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +545.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +467.6%

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39847.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.922mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2958.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +201.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 153mg 11740%
Copper 0.067mg 0.774mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 10.65g 50%
Manganese 0.219mg 1.243mg 45%
Fats 11.19g 33.7g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 16.721g 31%
Zinc 0.61mg 3.94mg 30%
Selenium 19.9µg 4.7µg 28%
Sodium 753mg 156mg 26%
Magnesium 24mg 110mg 20%
Phosphorus 185mg 308mg 18%
Calories 250kcal 522kcal 14%
Saturated fat 2.123g 4.678g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Fiber 1.4g 4.1g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 4.1mg 11%
Iron 1.77mg 0.97mg 10%
Carbs 20.89g 47.4g 9%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0µg 7%
Folate 47µg 75µg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.83mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 245mg 407mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 78mg 2%
Protein 16.28g 15.5g 2%
Choline 35.3mg 29.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 7.922mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.555g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.