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Chicken sandwich vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and coleslaw different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 52% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 37 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw has less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.9%
Contains more IronIron +704.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +734.1%

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% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1613.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.3%
Contains more OtherOther +225.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.3%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +679.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +113.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +48.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 8.5µg 70.9µg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.206mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Protein 16.28g 0.95g 31%
Sodium 753mg 203mg 24%
Phosphorus 185mg 20mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.02mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.112mg 21%
Iron 1.77mg 0.22mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.246mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.026mg 17%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 14.6mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.348g 14%
Folate 47µg 12%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.54mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 4mg 10%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Copper 0.067mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.01µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 2.671g 5%
Calories 250kcal 153kcal 5%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.102mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 8mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 28µg 3%
Potassium 245mg 129mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 30mg 3%
Fats 11.19g 9.91g 2%
Carbs 20.89g 14.89g 2%
Saturated fat 2.123g 1.599g 2%
Fiber 1.4g 1.9g 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1.44g 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.55g)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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