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Chicken sandwich vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Leek different?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Leek is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 46% more than Leek.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Selenium +1890%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Calcium - 59
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +408.3%
Contains more Selenium +1890%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Calcium - 59

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin E +162%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5109.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.9%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +162%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5109.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +985.3%
Contains more Fats +3630%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +69.6%
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
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +985.3%
Contains more Fats +3630%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1813.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1813.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Leek Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 12.35g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.5g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.3g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 14.15g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 61kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.9g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 58mg 59mg Leek
Iron 1.77mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 185mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 180mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.61mg 0.12mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.219mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 19.9µg 1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.92mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.06mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.03mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.4mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.14mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.233mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Leek
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.166g Chicken sandwich
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.