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Chicken sandwich vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Zucchini different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken sandwich is 45% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 100 times more Selenium than Zucchini. While Chicken sandwich contains 19.9µg of Selenium, Zucchini contains only 0.2µg.
  • Zucchini has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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 Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +9850%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +9850%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 261

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Folate +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +2137.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Folate +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +2137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1245.5%
Contains more Fats +3396.9%
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +93.7%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1245.5%
Contains more Fats +3396.9%
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +93.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3391.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3391.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +35.4%
Contains more Fructose +42.3%
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +35.4%
Contains more Fructose +42.3%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 2.11g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.21g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 0.32g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 3.11g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 17kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 0g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 3.64g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 1.4g 1g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 16mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.37mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 38mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 753mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.61mg 0.32mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.053mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.177mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.12mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.045mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.094mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.451mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.204mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.163mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 24µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 4.3µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.084g Zucchini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.011g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.091g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.061g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.