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Chicken sandwich vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1 in chicken sandwich is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 42% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 14 times more vitamin B6 than lemon meringue pie. While chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of vitamin B6, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.027mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lemon meringue pie is lower.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%

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 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1318.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.12µg

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
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.2%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.331g

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 Lemon meringue pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.944mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.027mg 27%
Protein 16.28g 3.8g 25%
Sodium 753mg 242mg 22%
Phosphorus 185mg 42mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.214mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Selenium 19.9µg 11.6µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.159mg 11%
Iron 1.77mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.118mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Cholesterol 35mg 53mg 6%
Folate 47µg 25µg 6%
Carbs 20.89g 39.1g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.123g 3.185g 5%
Potassium 245mg 65mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 43µg 4%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.128mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 6mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.28mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 5.582g 3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3.3mg 3%
Fats 11.19g 12.9g 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 285kcal 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.331g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.12µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g 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 Lemon meringue pie
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%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.062g)
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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients

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

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