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Dulce de Leche vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and chicken sandwich?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and choline, yet chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 47% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 4 times more calcium than chicken sandwich. While dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, chicken sandwich has only 58mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 +332.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more IronIron +941.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~185mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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 +225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2293.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 CarbsCarbs +165%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 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 -53.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +747.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 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 SucroseSucrose +3532.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +115.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +203.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 7.72mg 47%
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.383mg 28%
Sodium 129mg 753mg 27%
Iron 0.17mg 1.77mg 20%
Calcium 251mg 58mg 19%
Protein 6.84g 16.28g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.177g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 2.41mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.123g 11%
Carbs 55.35g 20.89g 11%
Choline 89.1mg 35.3mg 10%
Folate 11µg 47µg 9%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.219mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 3µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.13µg 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.067mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8.5µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.481g 6%
Fats 7.35g 11.19g 6%
Calories 315kcal 250kcal 3%
Potassium 350mg 245mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.8mg 2%
Cholesterol 29mg 35mg 2%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.61mg 2%
Fructose 0.32g 0.97g 1%
Phosphorus 193mg 185mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 19.49g N/A
Vitamin D 6IU 5IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 49.74g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
23%
Dulce de Leche
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.