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Chicken sandwich vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken sandwich and dulce de Leche?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and choline.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% more.
  • Chicken sandwich has 24 times more vitamin B6 than dulce de Leche. While chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of vitamin B6, dulce de Leche has only 0.016mg.
  • The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Dulce de Leche types 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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +941.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2293.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.4%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +747.2%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +203.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3532.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +115.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.21mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 2.7µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.016mg 28%
Sodium 753mg 129mg 27%
Iron 1.77mg 0.17mg 20%
Calcium 58mg 251mg 19%
Protein 16.28g 6.84g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.375g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.016mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.2mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.123g 4.534g 11%
Carbs 20.89g 55.35g 11%
Choline 35.3mg 89.1mg 10%
Folate 47µg 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.002mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.405mg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.31µg 8%
Copper 0.067mg 0.004mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.835mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 1.3µg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 2.143g 6%
Fats 11.19g 7.35g 6%
Calories 250kcal 315kcal 3%
Potassium 245mg 350mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 29mg 2%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.79mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0.32g 1%
Phosphorus 185mg 193mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 55.35g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 6IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0.364g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Dulce de Leche
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%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

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

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