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Chicken sandwich vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and chili Pepper

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 108 times more sodium than chili Pepper. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, while chili Pepper contain 7mg.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.237mg

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +712.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1867.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +218%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30212.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.2%

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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +714%
Contains more FatsFats +5495%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.8%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more WaterWater +79.3%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40636.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2814.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Chili Pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.8mg 242.5mg 269%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.95mg 42%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.5µg 35%
Sodium 753mg 7mg 32%
Protein 16.28g 2g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.061mg 23%
Phosphorus 185mg 46mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.109g 20%
Fats 11.19g 0.2g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.09mg 16%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg 12%
Copper 0.067mg 0.174mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.011g 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.69mg 11%
Calories 250kcal 40kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.021g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.278mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Iron 1.77mg 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 59µg 6%
Folate 47µg 23µg 6%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 14.3µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 11.1mg 4%
Carbs 20.89g 9.46g 4%
Calcium 58mg 18mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 340mg 3%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.3mg 3%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.237mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 7.96g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 5.1g N/A
Fiber 1.4g 1.5g 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 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 Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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