Chicken sandwich vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken sandwich and pepperoni different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, zinc, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 78% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 9 times more folate than pepperoni. While chicken sandwich contains 47µg of folate, pepperoni contains only 5µg.
- Chicken sandwich has less sodium.
- Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than chicken sandwich (74).
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1670.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +313.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 17.708g | 71% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 46.28g | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 1.3µg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 20.77g | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 1.074mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 1582mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 2.44mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 4.987mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 29µg | 17% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 504kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 4.458g | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 1.18g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 19.25g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.93mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 51.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.271mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.257mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 5.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.362mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 274mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 3.605g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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