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Chicken sandwich vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 48% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 4 times less vitamin B6 than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of vitamin B6, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.086mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.2%
Contains more IronIron +214.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +198.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.1%

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.1%
Contains more FatsFats +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +869.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +254.5%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%

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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +558.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +410.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +311.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +34.2%
~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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 1.77mg 5.57mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.702mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.086mg 23%
Folate 47µg 134µg 22%
Starch 16.5g 67.83g 21%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.686mg 20%
Carbs 20.89g 74.05g 18%
Selenium 19.9µg 10.3µg 17%
Protein 16.28g 9.46g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.487mg 14%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 25.4µg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.536mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 185mg 102mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 4.835g 11%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 6.442mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.15mg 8%
Calories 250kcal 418kcal 8%
Sodium 753mg 941mg 8%
Copper 0.067mg 0.139mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.986g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 2.8g 6%
Fats 11.19g 8.64g 4%
Calcium 58mg 19mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 152mg 3%
Choline 35.3mg 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.09µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.123g 1.653g 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0.19g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.69mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 71.25g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (74)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.