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Chicken sandwich vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and crab meat different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 474% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than crab meat. While chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, crab meat contains only 1.34mg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less sodium.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +132.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +447.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1664.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1149.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101%
~equal in Calcium ~59mg
~equal in Potassium ~262mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +476.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8746.2%
~equal in Folate ~51µg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +626.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.5%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2322.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%

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 Crab meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 11.5µg 474%
Copper 0.067mg 1.182mg 124%
Zinc 0.61mg 7.62mg 64%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.34mg 40%
Selenium 19.9µg 40µg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.055mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.536g 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.18mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.053mg 15%
Fats 11.19g 1.54g 15%
Phosphorus 185mg 280mg 14%
Sodium 753mg 1072mg 14%
Iron 1.77mg 0.76mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.185g 11%
Magnesium 24mg 63mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.133g 9%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.04mg 8%
Calories 250kcal 97kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 20.89g 0g 7%
Cholesterol 35mg 53mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Protein 16.28g 19.35g 6%
Folate 47µg 51µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Potassium 245mg 262mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 0g N/A
Calcium 58mg 59mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.