Sardines vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sardines and chicken sandwich
- Sardines have more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and iron; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 367% more than chicken sandwich.
- Chicken sandwich has 39 times less vitamin D than sardines. Sardines have 193IU of vitamin D, while chicken sandwich has 5IU.
- Chicken sandwich contains less cholesterol.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of sardines is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +558.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6776.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +370% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.13µg | 367% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 19.9µg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 185mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 35mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 58mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 5IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.1µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 753mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.383mg | 17% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 16.28g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 7.72mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.77mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 3.177g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.067mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
| Folate | 10µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 35.3mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.89g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.61mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 8.5µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 245mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 2.123g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 4.481g | 2% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 250kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 2.41mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 11.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~11.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
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 | -28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
