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Chicken sandwich vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken sandwich and grapefruit

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 47% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than grapefruit.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more IronIron +2112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +771.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +895.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +622.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +358.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2014.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7892.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%
Contains more WaterWater +79.9%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22305%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8725%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +205.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +103.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +82.5%
~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 Grapefruit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.204mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.1µg 36%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 31.2mg 34%
Sodium 753mg 0mg 33%
Protein 16.28g 0.77g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.053mg 25%
Phosphorus 185mg 18mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.036g 21%
Iron 1.77mg 0.08mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.031mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.262mg 19%
Fats 11.19g 0.14g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.043mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.13mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.02g 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.021g 10%
Calories 250kcal 42kcal 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.022mg 9%
Folate 47µg 13µg 9%
Starch 16.5g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.07mg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 7.7mg 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.032mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 22mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 9mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 135mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 10.66g 3%
Fructose 0.97g 1.77g 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 6.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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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Chicken sandwich Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

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

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