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

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How are chicken sandwich and cream cheese different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 90% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 85 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. While chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, cream cheese contains only 0.091mg.
  • Cream cheese has less sodium.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cheese, cream 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +1509.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1890.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.6%
Contains more FatsFats +207.8%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +4614.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.123g 20.213g 82%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.091mg 48%
Fats 11.19g 34.44g 36%
Vitamin A 3µg 308µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.056mg 25%
Cholesterol 35mg 101mg 22%
Iron 1.77mg 0.11mg 21%
Selenium 19.9µg 8.6µg 21%
Protein 16.28g 6.15g 20%
Sodium 753mg 314mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.023mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.517mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 8.907g 11%
Phosphorus 185mg 107mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.483g 11%
Folate 47µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.86mg 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.011mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 0.35g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.1µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.23mg 5%
Calories 250kcal 350kcal 5%
Carbs 20.89g 5.52g 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.018mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 97mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.22µg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 9mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Choline 35.3mg 27.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.5mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0g 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 3.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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