Chicken sandwich vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken sandwich and croissant
- Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while croissant has more vitamin A, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% higher.
- Croissant contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of vitamin B6, while croissant contains 0.058mg.
- The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Croissants, butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +560.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 11.659g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 2.188mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.058mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 8.2g | 16% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 21g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 1.094g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.388mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 467mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 105mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Folate | 47µg | 88µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.84mg | 10% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 406kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 45.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.861mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 1.8µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 22.7µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.241mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 5.525g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.03mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.16µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 38.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | 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 |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.536g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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