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Chicken sandwich vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken sandwich and Carambola

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 377 times more Sodium than Carambola. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, while Carambola contains 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +2112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +1441.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +491.9%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
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 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +2112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +1441.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +491.9%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +104.5%

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 +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2003.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2152.9%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2003.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2152.9%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1465.4%
Contains more Fats +3290.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.4%
Contains more Other +419.2%
Contains more Water +86.7%
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
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +1465.4%
Contains more Fats +3290.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.4%
Contains more Other +419.2%
Contains more Water +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14836.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14836.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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 Carambola
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 Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 3.93g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.04g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.33g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 6.73g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 31kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.98g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 58mg 3mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 12mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 133mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.61mg 0.12mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.219mg 0.037mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.15mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.014mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.016mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.367mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.391mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.017mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 12µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Carambola
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Carambola
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.019g Carambola
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 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.184g 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 Carambola
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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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients

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

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