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Chicken sandwich vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and plantain raw different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B1; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 44% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 188 times more sodium than plantain raw. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, plantain raw contains only 4mg.
  • Plantain raw has a lower glycemic index (37) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Plantains, raw 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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1226.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1025.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1766.7%

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1152.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2924.3%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13903.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4504.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

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 Plantain raw
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 Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.686mg 44%
Selenium 19.9µg 1.5µg 33%
Sodium 753mg 4mg 33%
Protein 16.28g 1.3g 30%
Phosphorus 185mg 34mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.069g 21%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 18.4mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.054mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.26mg 19%
Fats 11.19g 0.37g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.052mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.14mg 15%
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.032g 11%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.143g 9%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Potassium 245mg 499mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.299mg 6%
Folate 47µg 22µg 6%
Calories 250kcal 122kcal 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 56µg 6%
Calcium 58mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.14mg 4%
Carbs 20.89g 31.89g 4%
Fiber 1.4g 2.3g 4%
Choline 35.3mg 13.5mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 37mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.081mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 15g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.36g)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.