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Chicken sandwich vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken sandwich and Pizza

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, while Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Iron.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Pizza contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin E +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.78
Equal in Fructose - 1
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.78
Equal in Fructose - 1

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 Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 16.28g 11.39g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 9.69g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 250kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 16.5g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.97g 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.64g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.4g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 58mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.77mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 185mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 245mg 172mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 0.61mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.067mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.219mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 19.9µg
Vitamin A 32IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.83mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.195mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 3.825mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 8.5µg 6.7µg Chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.241g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.465g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 2.608g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.681g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.367g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.175g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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