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Chicken sandwich vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and pound cake

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and phosphorus; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 11 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
  • Pound cake contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%

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.
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +963.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.8%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.8%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.419g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +193.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +121.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2567.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.36g
~equal in Glucose ~0.75g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.615mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.036mg 27%
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg 27%
Protein 16.28g 5g 23%
Sodium 753mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.485mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.65mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.123g 4.811g 12%
Carbs 20.89g 53.64g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.36µg 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 66mg 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 70µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 1.7µg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 65.6mg 6%
Phosphorus 185mg 140mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.173mg 5%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.11mg 5%
Calories 250kcal 353kcal 5%
Fats 11.19g 13.96g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.249mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 3.02g 4%
Vitamin D 5IU 34IU 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.48mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 1.4g 0.6g 3%
Potassium 245mg 149mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.419g 2%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.43mg 2%
Calcium 58mg 47mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0.33g 1%
Folate 47µg 42µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 33.36g N/A
Starch 16.5g 17.36g 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.688g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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