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Chicken sandwich vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and falafel

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, falafel is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 42% more than falafel.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1890%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.8%
Contains more IronIron +93.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.5%
~equal in Calcium ~54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~192mg

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.9%

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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41.4%
Contains more FatsFats +59.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.4%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.044mg 42%
Selenium 19.9µg 1µg 34%
Copper 0.067mg 0.258mg 21%
Iron 1.77mg 3.42mg 21%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.691mg 21%
Sodium 753mg 294mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.125mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.292mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 10.171g 14%
Magnesium 24mg 82mg 14%
Folate 47µg 93µg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 245mg 585mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.166mg 10%
Fats 11.19g 17.8g 10%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.5mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.146mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 4.16g 7%
Protein 16.28g 13.31g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Calories 250kcal 333kcal 4%
Carbs 20.89g 31.84g 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Phosphorus 185mg 192mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Saturated fat 2.123g 2.383g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 31.84g N/A
Calcium 58mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 Falafel
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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.