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Custard vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard and chicken sandwich

  • Custard has more vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% more.
  • Custard contains 4 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Custard contains 0.52µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Custard contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 more CalciumCalcium +139.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +420.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3028.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.7%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 AVitamin A +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +498.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4150%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +50.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308%
Contains more FatsFats +179.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +297.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +918.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.123g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Custard Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 7.72mg 47%
Sodium 84mg 753mg 29%
Protein 3.99g 16.28g 25%
Selenium 6µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.383mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 3.177g 19%
Iron 0.34mg 1.77mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.13µg 16%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.23mg 14%
Fats 4g 11.19g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 1.2mg 10%
Folate 9µg 47µg 10%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.219mg 9%
Calcium 139mg 58mg 8%
Phosphorus 130mg 185mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 4.481g 8%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.3mg 6%
Calories 122kcal 250kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 5IU 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin A 52µg 3µg 5%
Choline 11.8mg 35.3mg 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.067mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 24mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 245mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Carbs 17.6g 20.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Saturated fat 2.032g 2.123g 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 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
Custard 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
19%
Custard
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.

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