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Chicken sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Fast food different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fast food is 32% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Fast food. While Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E, Fast food contains only 0.38mg.
  • Fast food has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +72.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63%
~equal in Calcium ~62mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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% 1.9% 48% 3% 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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +584.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~34.4mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g
~equal in Fats ~12.01g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.835g

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +28.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +38.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +159.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +134%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Fast food Opinion
Calories 250kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 16.28g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 11.19g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 20.89g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 35mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 5IU 2IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 58mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 245mg 197mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 3.64g 4.88g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.067mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.61mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 16.5g 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 185mg 134mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 32IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.38mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.219mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 5.617mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.53mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.212mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 8.5µg 4.9µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.514g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg 34.4mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.493g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.68g Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 0.97g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.121g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.391g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Fast food
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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