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Chicken sandwich vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and mixed nuts different?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, and fiber than chicken sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 93% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 151 times more sodium than mixed nuts. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, mixed nuts contain only 5mg.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index (24) than chicken sandwich (74).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties 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.
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +854.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1253.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +450.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +831.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.4%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +224.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.709mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.352mg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +2252.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +382.1%
~equal in Carbs ~21.05g
~equal in Other ~2.88g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +535.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +292.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +260.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.067mg 0.907mg 93%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.04mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 14.612g 76%
Fats 11.19g 53.95g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 28.488g 60%
Magnesium 24mg 229mg 49%
Phosphorus 185mg 456mg 39%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 7.82mg 36%
Sodium 753mg 5mg 33%
Saturated fat 2.123g 8.711g 30%
Selenium 19.9µg 33.9µg 25%
Zinc 0.61mg 3.36mg 25%
Fiber 1.4g 7g 22%
Calories 250kcal 607kcal 18%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Iron 1.77mg 2.61mg 11%
Potassium 245mg 632mg 11%
Folate 47µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.196mg 8%
Protein 16.28g 20.04g 8%
Calcium 58mg 117mg 6%
Starch 16.5g 4.2g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.189mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.352mg 2%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 5.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.5mg 0%
Carbs 20.89g 21.05g 0%
Net carbs 19.49g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 7.709mg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.