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Chicken sandwich vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken sandwich and Garden cress

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Garden cress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Garden cress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 444% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Garden cress contains 54 times less Sodium than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, while Garden cress contains 14mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cress, garden, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +153.7%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +153.7%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21515.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +8525%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +6275.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21515.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +8525%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +6275.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +526.2%
Contains more Fats +1498.6%
Contains more Carbs +279.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +82.7%
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% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +526.2%
Contains more Fats +1498.6%
Contains more Carbs +279.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +82.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Garden cress
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 4.4g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 2.6g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.7g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 5.5g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 32kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 4.4g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 1.77mg 1.3mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 185mg 76mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 753mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.61mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.219mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 19.9µg 0.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.7mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.242mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.247mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Garden cress
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Garden cress
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.023g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.239g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.228g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
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 ($)
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.