Chicken sandwich vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken sandwich and Steak different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 86% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 13 times more Sodium than Steak. While Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, Steak contains only 58mg.
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +939.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +431.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1592.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0.1µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 16.28g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 11.19g | 19.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.49g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 20.89g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.64g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 6.34mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.