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Chicken sandwich vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken sandwich and coconut?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet coconut is richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 138% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 38 times more sodium than coconut. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of sodium, while coconut has 20mg.
  • Coconut has a lower glycemic index than chicken sandwich.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +549.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.9%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +904.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +609.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4150%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312.5%

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%
Contains more FatsFats +199.3%
~equal in Water ~46.99g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +768%

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 Coconut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.123g 29.698g 125%
Manganese 0.219mg 1.5mg 56%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.54mg 45%
Copper 0.067mg 0.435mg 41%
Fats 11.19g 33.49g 34%
Sodium 753mg 20mg 32%
Fiber 1.4g 9g 30%
Protein 16.28g 3.33g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.054mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.02mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.366g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.3mg 18%
Selenium 19.9µg 10.1µg 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.066mg 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 185mg 113mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.425g 8%
Iron 1.77mg 2.43mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Folate 47µg 26µg 5%
Calories 250kcal 354kcal 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 14mg 4%
Choline 35.3mg 12.1mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 356mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3.3mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 32mg 2%
Carbs 20.89g 15.23g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
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 Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.575g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.