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Chicken sandwich vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Brown rice different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Brown rice is 33% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 188 times more Sodium than Brown rice. While Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, Brown rice contains only 4mg.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.9%
Contains more Selenium +243.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%
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 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.9%
Contains more Selenium +243.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +494.2%
Contains more Fats +1053.6%
Contains more Other +513.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Water +43.6%
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
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +494.2%
Contains more Fats +1053.6%
Contains more Other +513.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Water +43.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1114.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1114.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +379.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +50.2%
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +379.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +50.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 16.28g 2.74g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 250kcal 123kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 58mg 3mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.56mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 185mg 103mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 86mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.067mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.219mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 19.9µg 5.8µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.17mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.178mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.069mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.561mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.38mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.123mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.2µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.26g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.369g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.366g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.355g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.011g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.