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Chicken sandwich vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and scallion

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 165% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 47 times more sodium than scallion. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, scallion contains only 16mg.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, 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 Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2335.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +789.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5789.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.6%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +83.6%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16496.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4193.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 8.5µg 207µg 165%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.525mg 45%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg 35%
Sodium 753mg 16mg 32%
Protein 16.28g 1.83g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.061mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.075mg 23%
Phosphorus 185mg 37mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.074g 21%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 18.8mg 20%
Fats 11.19g 0.19g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.08mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.055mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.55mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.027g 11%
Calories 250kcal 32kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.032g 10%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g 5%
Carbs 20.89g 7.34g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 5.7mg 5%
Iron 1.77mg 1.48mg 4%
Folate 47µg 64µg 4%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.16mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.083mg 2%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calcium 58mg 72mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Potassium 245mg 276mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 2.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%
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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Chicken sandwich Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.