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Chicken sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken sandwich and cheeseburgers

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, while cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and calcium.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 5 times less vitamin E than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, while cheeseburgers contain 0.52mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheeseburgers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.6µg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more FatsFats +31.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +58.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +20.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.76µg 26%
Saturated fat 2.123g 6.473g 20%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.49mg 17%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 5.217mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.545mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.52mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.228mg 12%
Iron 1.77mg 2.71mg 12%
Sodium 753mg 515mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.658g 10%
Folate 47µg 70µg 6%
Calcium 58mg 119mg 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.363mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.293mg 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.111mg 5%
Fats 11.19g 14.72g 5%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 4.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.316mg 4%
Calories 250kcal 308kcal 3%
Cholesterol 35mg 43mg 3%
Phosphorus 185mg 161mg 3%
Fiber 1.4g 2g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 5.413g 2%
Carbs 20.89g 28.03g 2%
Choline 35.3mg 28.9mg 1%
Starch 16.5g 19.87g 1%
Selenium 19.9µg 19.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 245mg 196mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1.94g 1%
Protein 16.28g 16.51g 0%
Net carbs 19.49g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.