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Chicken sandwich vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken sandwich and Cottage cheese

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken sandwich is 48% higher.
  • Cottage cheese has 30 times less Vitamin E than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of Vitamin E , while Cottage cheese has 0.08mg.
  • Cottage cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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 Iron +2428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Manganese +10850%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.7%
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +2428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Manganese +10850%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7698%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.6%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7698%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.6%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Carbs +518%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +63%
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
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Carbs +518%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 3.38g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 11.12g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 4.3g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 3.38g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 98kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 1.77mg 0.07mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 159mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 104mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.61mg 0.4mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.029mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.002mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 9.7µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.027mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.163mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.099mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.557mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.046mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 12µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.03g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 2.123g 1.718g Cottage cheese
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 0.778g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.123g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.