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Chicken sandwich vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken sandwich and chicken soup

  • Chicken soup contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E than chicken sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 38% higher.
  • Chicken soup has 80 times less vitamin E than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of vitamin E, while chicken soup has 0.03mg.
  • Chicken soup is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than chicken soup.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +742.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +585.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4150%
Contains more FolateFolate +840%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.7%

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +546%
Contains more FatsFats +832.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.8%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more WaterWater +88.3%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +669.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1391.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chicken soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.584mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 2.2µg 32%
Protein 16.28g 2.52g 28%
Sodium 753mg 143mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.061mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Phosphorus 185mg 27mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.213g 20%
Iron 1.77mg 0.21mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.085mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.035mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.03mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 1.2g 15%
Folate 47µg 5µg 11%
Calories 250kcal 36kcal 11%
Cholesterol 35mg 3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.582g 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.321g 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Calcium 58mg 3mg 6%
Carbs 20.89g 3.53g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 9.2mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 4mg 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.14mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 1.58g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.