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Chicken sandwich vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken sandwich and pecan pie?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 43% more.
  • Chicken sandwich has 6 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. While chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of vitamin B6, pecan pie has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is lower.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.2%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.8%

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.2%
Contains more WaterWater +151%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.9%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%

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 Pecan 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.847mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.06mg 25%
Protein 16.28g 4.9g 23%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.712mg 21%
Sodium 753mg 262mg 21%
Fats 11.19g 22.2g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.71g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 11.181g 17%
Cholesterol 35mg 87mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Copper 0.067mg 0.211mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.479mg 14%
Selenium 19.9µg 12µg 14%
Phosphorus 185mg 94mg 13%
Carbs 20.89g 52.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 82µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.123g 3.989g 8%
Calories 250kcal 412kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Folate 47µg 26µg 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.02mg 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.48mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.188mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 133mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.17µg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 52.2g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g 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 Pecan 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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
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 ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.