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.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of sardine 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% |
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 | +∞% |
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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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
119%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins