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Chicken sandwich vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken sandwich and Salsa

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Folate in Chicken sandwich is higher than in Salsa.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 42% more than Salsa.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +985.3%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Carbs +198.4%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Water +83.3%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +985.3%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Carbs +198.4%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Water +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2869.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2869.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Salsa
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 5.6g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.5g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.2g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 7g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 36kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 1.4g
Calcium 58mg 12mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 30mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 753mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 0.61mg 0.17mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.4µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.05mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.03mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.149mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 19µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Salsa
Trans Fat 0.03g Salsa
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.029g Salsa
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 0.016g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.107g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa 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

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.