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Chicken sandwich vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken sandwich and yogurt parfait

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, yogurt parfait is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin C.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 44% more than yogurt parfait.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 15 times less sodium than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of sodium, while yogurt parfait contains 49mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.

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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 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +261.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +864%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +981.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1687.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +576.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg

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
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1007.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more OtherOther +241.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%

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
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1359.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2504.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Yogurt parfait DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.714mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.88µg 31%
Sodium 753mg 49mg 31%
Selenium 19.9µg 3.9µg 29%
Protein 16.28g 3.36g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.122g 20%
Iron 1.77mg 0.49mg 16%
Fats 11.19g 1.01g 16%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 14.3mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.07mg 13%
Phosphorus 185mg 93mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.233mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.307g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.173mg 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Calories 250kcal 84kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.525g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 1.7µg 6%
Calcium 58mg 105mg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 11.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 30µg 3%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.89mg 3%
Carbs 20.89g 15.86g 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Potassium 245mg 189mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Folate 47µg 51µg 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 14.76g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 3.64g 11.68g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 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 Yogurt parfait
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
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.