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Chicken sandwich vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 68 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Chicken sandwich has 7.72mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.114mg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 +96.7%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +1812.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +1812.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +255.2%

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 +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681.6%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1790.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1638.5%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681.6%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1790.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1638.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1424.8%
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Other +197.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +1424.8%
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Other +197.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 1.37g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 11.19g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 20.89g 1.37g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 1.77mg 0.9mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 185mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 245mg 125mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 1529mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.067mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.219mg 0.085mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 17.7µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.17mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.029mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.114mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.325mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.049mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 10µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 8.5µg 1.7µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 35mg 88mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 2.123g 13.317g Chicken sandwich
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 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.462g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.