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Chicken sandwich vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken sandwich and peppermint?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, yet peppermint is richer in vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and calcium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 24 times more sodium than peppermint. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of sodium, while peppermint has 31mg.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Peppermint, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +319%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more IronIron +187%
Contains more CopperCopper +391%
Contains more ZincZinc +82%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +437%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3875%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.6%

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% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1090.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.3%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.7%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13478.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +525.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Peppermint DV% diff.
Manganese 0.219mg 1.176mg 42%
Iron 1.77mg 5.08mg 41%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.706mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 31.8mg 34%
Sodium 753mg 31mg 31%
Copper 0.067mg 0.329mg 29%
Fiber 1.4g 8g 26%
Protein 16.28g 3.75g 25%
Vitamin A 3µg 212µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.129mg 20%
Calcium 58mg 243mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.508g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.338mg 17%
Folate 47µg 114µg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 185mg 73mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 0.94g 16%
Magnesium 24mg 80mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.082mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.033g 11%
Potassium 245mg 569mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.246g 9%
Calories 250kcal 70kcal 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.11mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.266mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 14.89g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.