Chicken sandwich vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken sandwich and veggie burgers different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin E; however, veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 202% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 10 times more vitamin E than veggie burgers. While chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, veggie burgers contain only 0.23mg.
- Veggie burgers have less cholesterol.
- Veggie burgers have a lower glycemic index (59) than chicken sandwich (74).
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +334.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +947.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +102.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1052.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1446.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.8% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.7g
~equal in
Other
~2.52g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.2% |
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:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +185.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +85.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +203.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +646.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 2.651mg | 202% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 2.01µg | 78% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.951mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 3.753mg | 25% |
| Folate | 47µg | 124µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.289mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4.9g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 569mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.41mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 136mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 2.023g | 8% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 6.3g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 1.778g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.303mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 22.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 177kcal | 4% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 5.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 19.4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 206mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 1.44g | 3% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 333mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 14.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 15.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.081g | 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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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)