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Chicken sandwich vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken sandwich and swordfish

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5, while swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for vitamin D, 110% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 8 times more sodium than swordfish. While chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, swordfish contains only 97mg.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more IronIron +293.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1584.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.2%

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.41mg

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.911g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 68.5µg 88%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 5IU 666IU 83%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 1.62µg 62%
Sodium 753mg 97mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.063mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.615mg 18%
Phosphorus 185mg 304mg 17%
Iron 1.77mg 0.45mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.417mg 16%
Protein 16.28g 23.45g 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 78mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.089mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.368g 12%
Folate 47µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 9.254mg 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.013mg 9%
Choline 35.3mg 77.5mg 8%
Potassium 245mg 499mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 20.89g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Calcium 58mg 6mg 5%
Fats 11.19g 7.93g 5%
Calories 250kcal 172kcal 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 43µg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 35mg 3%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.78mg 2%
Copper 0.067mg 0.046mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 3.544g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Saturated fat 2.123g 1.911g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 2.41mg 2.41mg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.168g 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 0.022g 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 Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients

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

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