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Chicken sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken sandwich and Roast beef sandwich

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Roast beef sandwich. While Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E, Roast beef sandwich contains only 0.43mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roast beef sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~55mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.234mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 1.9% 48% 3% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +638.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~equal in Choline ~32.4mg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more OtherOther +12%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g
~equal in Fats ~10.3g
~equal in Carbs ~22.21g
~equal in Water ~49.91g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +54.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +37%
~equal in Starch ~17.65g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 250kcal 244kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 15.17g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 10.3g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 1IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 55mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 224mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.84g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 16.5g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 753mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 8IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.43mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.217mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.287mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 4.343mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.215mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.8µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.389g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg 32.4mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.399g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.987g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.762g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.152g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.007g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.465g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Roast beef sandwich
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
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 ($)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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