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Chicken sandwich vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken sandwich and chia seeds different?

  • Chia seeds are higher than chicken sandwich in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 132% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index (74) than chia seeds (15).

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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.
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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1295.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +987.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +336.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1279.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +650.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1143.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.4%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +382%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +743.8%
Contains more FatsFats +174.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +644.9%

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 Chia seeds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 23.665g 137%
Fiber 1.4g 34.4g 132%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.723mg 109%
Phosphorus 185mg 860mg 96%
Copper 0.067mg 0.924mg 95%
Magnesium 24mg 335mg 74%
Iron 1.77mg 7.72mg 74%
Selenium 19.9µg 55.2µg 64%
Calcium 58mg 631mg 57%
Zinc 0.61mg 4.58mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.62mg 33%
Sodium 753mg 16mg 32%
Fats 11.19g 30.74g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.5mg 13%
Calories 250kcal 486kcal 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.17mg 10%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Carbs 20.89g 42.12g 7%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 8.83mg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Potassium 245mg 407mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 2.309g 5%
Saturated fat 2.123g 3.33g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Folate 47µg 49µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.6mg 1%
Protein 16.28g 16.54g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.