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Chicken sandwich vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and icing

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B1, and folate than icing.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% more.
  • Icing contains less cholesterol.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of icing is 51.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +620.6%
Contains more IronIron +1006.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +771.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%

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%
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +487.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

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
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +224.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225%

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
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.86g

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 Icing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Icing DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.22mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.1µg 36%
Protein 16.28g 0g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 7.951g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0mg 29%
Sodium 753mg 184mg 25%
Phosphorus 185mg 18mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.055mg 23%
Iron 1.77mg 0.16mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.01mg 18%
Carbs 20.89g 67.89g 16%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 47µg 8µg 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 0mg 10%
Calories 250kcal 418kcal 8%
Fats 11.19g 16.23g 8%
Copper 0.067mg 0mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.53mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 2.3mg 6%
Potassium 245mg 34mg 6%
Calcium 58mg 3mg 6%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 1mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.123g 2.974g 4%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 13µg 4%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 4.86g 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 63.1g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.302mg 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 Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.851g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.