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English muffin vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and chicken sandwich

  • English muffins have more copper, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less copper than English muffins. English muffins contain 0.129mg of copper, while chicken sandwich contains 0.067mg.
  • The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 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 more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +27%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +120.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.4%
Contains more FatsFats +521.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1383.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 7.72mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.383mg 26%
Protein 7.7g 16.28g 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.2mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.177g 15%
Fats 1.8g 11.19g 14%
Sodium 464mg 753mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.3mg 11%
Iron 0.89mg 1.77mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 4.481g 10%
Saturated fat 0.259g 2.123g 8%
Carbs 46g 20.89g 8%
Phosphorus 133mg 185mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Copper 0.129mg 0.067mg 7%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.219mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.13µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.23mg 4%
Folate 37µg 47µg 3%
Potassium 131mg 245mg 3%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calories 235kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.61mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 58mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.