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Gratin vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gratin and Chicken sandwich

  • Gratin has more Copper, however, Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 42% more than Gratin.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less Copper than Gratin. Gratin contains 0.16mg of Copper, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.067mg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 +105.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +637%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +105.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +637%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Folate +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Folate +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +221.7%
Contains more Fats +47.4%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +29.8%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +221.7%
Contains more Fats +47.4%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +29.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1051.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1051.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 5.06g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 7.59g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 11.27g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 132kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 58mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 113mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 396mg 245mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 753mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 0.61mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.067mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 264IU 32IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Gratin
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0.8mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 11µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 35mg Gratin
Trans Fat 0.03g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.61g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.