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Coffee vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coffee and chicken sandwich

  • Coffee contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in coffee is lower.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3250%
Contains more ZincZinc +2950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +852.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2250%
Contains more CholineCholine +1257.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +103.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13466.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +474.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29773.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +317600%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Coffee Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 7.72mg 47%
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 2mg 753mg 33%
Protein 0.12g 16.28g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.383mg 29%
Phosphorus 3mg 185mg 26%
Iron 0.01mg 1.77mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.2mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.23mg 18%
Fats 0.02g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.3mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.41mg 16%
Calories 1kcal 250kcal 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 4.481g 11%
Folate 2µg 47µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.002g 2.123g 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.219mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.5µg 7%
Carbs 0g 20.89g 7%
Copper 0.002mg 0.067mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 2.6mg 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Calcium 2mg 58mg 6%
Potassium 49mg 245mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.61mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 24mg 5%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.