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Chicken sandwich vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Gingerbread different?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 37% more than Gingerbread.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Chicken sandwich contains 185mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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 Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Manganese +211.9%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Manganese +211.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +317.4%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +317.4%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 16.28g 3.9g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 20.89g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 250kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.77mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 24mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 185mg 54mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 753mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.61mg 0.39mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.219mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 19.9µg 16.3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.19mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.162mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.738mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.375mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.19mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 33µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.06µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 35mg 32mg Gingerbread
Trans Fat 0.03g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.122g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 4.216g Gingerbread
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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Chicken sandwich Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.