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Chicken sandwich vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Fennel different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Fennel is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 45% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 28 times more Selenium than Fennel. While Chicken sandwich contains 19.9µg of Selenium, Fennel contains only 0.7µg.
  • Fennel has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fennel, bulb, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin E +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714.9%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2909.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +638.8%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin E +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714.9%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2909.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +638.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1212.9%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Carbs +186.2%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +84.3%
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% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1212.9%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Carbs +186.2%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +84.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6489.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6489.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

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 Fennel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 4.2g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.24g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.2g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 7.3g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 31kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.93g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 58mg 49mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.73mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 50mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 753mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.066mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.191mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.58mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.01mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.032mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.64mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.232mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.047mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 27µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 62.8µg Fennel
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Fennel
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Fennel
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.09g Fennel
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 0.068g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.169g 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 Fennel
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.