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Chicken sandwich vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and paprika

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin K, and manganese in paprika is higher than in chicken sandwich.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 984% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +641.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +830.6%
Contains more IronIron +1094.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +964.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +609.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +626%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +844.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.9%
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +335.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.4%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.14g

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +232.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +591.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Paprika
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 3µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 1.77mg 21.14mg 242%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 29.1mg 178%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 2.141mg 135%
Fiber 1.4g 34.9g 134%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.23mg 72%
Copper 0.067mg 0.713mg 72%
Manganese 0.219mg 1.59mg 60%
Potassium 245mg 2280mg 60%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 80.3µg 60%
Magnesium 24mg 178mg 37%
Zinc 0.61mg 4.33mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 7.766g 31%
Sodium 753mg 68mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 2.51mg 26%
Selenium 19.9µg 6.3µg 25%
Phosphorus 185mg 314mg 18%
Calcium 58mg 229mg 17%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 10.06mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Carbs 20.89g 53.99g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.33mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fructose 0.97g 6.71g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.695g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Protein 16.28g 14.14g 4%
Choline 35.3mg 51.5mg 3%
Fats 11.19g 12.89g 3%
Calories 250kcal 282kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Folate 47µg 49µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 19.49g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 2.123g 2.14g 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

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

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