Chicken sandwich vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between chicken sandwich and tortilla
- Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; however, tortilla is higher in iron, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 26% more than chicken sandwich.
- Tortilla contains 13 times less vitamin E than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, while tortilla contains 0.19mg.
- Tortilla has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +538.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2025% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +108.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 3.81mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.06mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 4.125mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.17mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 0.391g | 19% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 7.28g | 18% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 0.95g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.114mg | 14% |
| Folate | 47µg | 98µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 482mg | 12% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 43.02g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 0.185g | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 49.94g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 0.296g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 16.6µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 146mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.102mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.268mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 237kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 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 |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1077.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.1% |
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2322.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +712.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +422.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +426.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +160.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +224.7% |
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