Chicken sandwich vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken sandwich and cashew different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3; however, cashew is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 236% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 63 times more sodium than cashew. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, cashew contains only 12mg.
- Cashew has a lower glycemic index (25) than chicken sandwich (74).
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3176.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +847.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +655.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +626.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +301.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +841.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.5% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +431.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1480% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1840% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +42.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +405.2% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 2.195mg | 236% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 292mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 1.655mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 6.68mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 593mg | 58% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 43.85g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 23.797g | 48% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 5.78mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 1.062mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 12mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 7.845g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 7.783g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 34.1µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.058mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.423mg | 16% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 553kcal | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 660mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.864mg | 7% |
| Folate | 47µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 18.22g | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 30.19g | 3% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 23.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals