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Chicken sandwich vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and brunost

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, while brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than brunost. While chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, brunost contains only 0.813mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +240.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +447.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +589.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +849.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +840%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1761.5%

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +264.1%
Contains more FatsFats +163.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75.9%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 2.42µg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.382mg 83%
Saturated fat 2.123g 19.16g 77%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 3.351mg 43%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.813mg 43%
Phosphorus 185mg 444mg 37%
Vitamin A 3µg 334µg 37%
Calcium 58mg 400mg 34%
Potassium 245mg 1409mg 34%
Fats 11.19g 29.51g 28%
Cholesterol 35mg 94mg 20%
Iron 1.77mg 0.52mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.938g 15%
Protein 16.28g 9.65g 13%
Folate 47µg 5µg 11%
Calories 250kcal 466kcal 11%
Magnesium 24mg 70mg 11%
Selenium 19.9µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.271mg 9%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.04mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 7.879g 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 20.89g 42.65g 7%
Sodium 753mg 600mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.315mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.14mg 5%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients

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

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