Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chicken sandwich vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Chicken sandwich and Margarine different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 91% higher.
  • Margarine has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Chicken sandwich vs Margarine infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +1261.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +1261.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4155.6%
Contains more Folate +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +11078.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +994.1%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4155.6%
Contains more Folate +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +11078.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +994.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10075%
Contains more Carbs +2884.3%
Contains more Water +196.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +621.3%
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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +10075%
Contains more Carbs +2884.3%
Contains more Water +196.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +621.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.9%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 0.7g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 0.16g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 20.89g 0.7g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 3mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.06mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 3mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 5mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 18mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.61mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 2.41mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.01mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.037mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.023mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.009mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 0.03g 14.89g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 15.189g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 21.522g Margarine
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.