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Chicken sandwich vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and potato wedges

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, potato wedges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 39% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.7%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.35mg

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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +503%
Contains more FatsFats +408.6%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.6%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3014.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%

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 Potato wedges
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Potato wedges DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.54mg 39%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 753mg 49mg 31%
Protein 16.28g 2.7g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.102g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.04mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 2.2g 14%
Phosphorus 185mg 87mg 14%
Iron 1.77mg 0.7mg 13%
Folate 47µg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 11.2mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg 11%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.451g 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Copper 0.067mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.55g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 123kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 245mg 394mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.35mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 25.5g 2%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.37mg 2%
Fiber 1.4g 2g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 24mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 23.5g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.