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Coca-Cola vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coca-Cola and chicken sandwich

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin E than Coca-Cola.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 48% more.
  • Coca-Cola contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12150%
Contains more IronIron +1509.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6600%
Contains more ZincZinc +2950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +84.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23157.1%
Contains more FatsFats +55850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.5%
Contains more OtherOther +6650%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Chicken sandwich
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 Coca-Cola Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.72mg 48%
Selenium 0.1µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 4mg 753mg 33%
Protein 0.07g 16.28g 32%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.383mg 29%
Phosphorus 10mg 185mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.3mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.177g 21%
Iron 0.11mg 1.77mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.23mg 19%
Fats 0.02g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.41mg 16%
Folate 0µg 47µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.481g 11%
Calories 37kcal 250kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.123g 10%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.219mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Potassium 2mg 245mg 7%
Copper 0.001mg 0.067mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg 7%
Choline 0.3mg 35.3mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 58mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.61mg 5%
Carbs 9.56g 20.89g 4%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g 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
Coca-Cola Chicken sandwich
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
0%
Coca-Cola
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.