Chicken sandwich vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken sandwich and Taco salad
- Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 41% more than Taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 9 times less Selenium than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Taco salad contains 2.2µg.
- Taco salad has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +804.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +522.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +828.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +146.2% |
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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.8% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 16.28g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 11.19g | 7.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.49g | 11.91g |
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| Carbs | 20.89g | 11.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.36mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 385mg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 297IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 0.883g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.323g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.