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Sardine vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Chicken sandwich

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Iron, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 367% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has 39 times less Vitamin D than Sardine. Sardine has 193IU of Vitamin D, while Chicken sandwich has 5IU.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Cholesterol.

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 Calcium +558.6%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +177.6%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%
Contains more Manganese +102.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +558.6%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +177.6%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6776.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6776.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 11.19
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 11.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 24.62g 16.28g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 11.19g Sardine
Carbs 0g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 208kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 382mg 58mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.77mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 24mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 185mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 245mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 753mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.61mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.067mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 52.7µg 19.9µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 32IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 193IU 5IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.1µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 10µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.13µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 2.123g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.003g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.003g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.177g Sardine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Sardine Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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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