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Chicken sandwich vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken sandwich and heart of palm

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, heart of palm has more copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for heart of palm is 64% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than heart of palm.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +637.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +861.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.69mg

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 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +382%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +757.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

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
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +503%
Contains more FatsFats +5495%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42%

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
33% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89520%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3469.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Heart of palm DV% diff.
Copper 0.067mg 0.644mg 64%
Potassium 245mg 1806mg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.9mg 43%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.81mg 33%
Sodium 753mg 14mg 32%
Zinc 0.61mg 3.73mg 28%
Protein 16.28g 2.7g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.089g 21%
Fats 11.19g 0.2g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.5mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.005g 11%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.046g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0µg 7%
Calories 250kcal 115kcal 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 0mg 6%
Folate 47µg 24µg 6%
Phosphorus 185mg 140mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 58mg 18mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 10mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 25.61g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.77mg 1.69mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 24.11g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 17.16g N/A
Fiber 1.4g 1.5g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.52g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.