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Chicken sandwich vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken sandwich and jerky

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5; however, jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for jerky is 68% higher.
  • Jerky has 7 times less vitamin B5 than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 1.2mg of vitamin B5, while jerky has 0.163mg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.7%
Contains more IronIron +206.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1229.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%

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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +661.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.1%

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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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.9%
Contains more WaterWater +109.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.9%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%

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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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Jerky DV% diff.
Zinc 0.61mg 8.11mg 68%
Sodium 753mg 2081mg 58%
Iron 1.77mg 5.42mg 46%
Saturated fat 2.123g 10.85g 40%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.732mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.99µg 36%
Protein 16.28g 33.2g 34%
Phosphorus 185mg 407mg 32%
Fats 11.19g 25.6g 22%
Folate 47µg 134µg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.163mg 21%
Copper 0.067mg 0.227mg 18%
Selenium 19.9µg 10.7µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 11.305g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.179mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.011g 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.49mg 13%
Choline 35.3mg 109.1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.142mg 12%
Potassium 245mg 597mg 10%
Calories 250kcal 410kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.154mg 6%
Magnesium 24mg 51mg 6%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.3µg 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 48mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 20mg 4%
Carbs 20.89g 11g 3%
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 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 Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.