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Ice cream sandwich vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ice cream sandwich and chicken sandwich

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 38% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich has 4 times less copper than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of copper, while chicken sandwich has 0.067mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113%
Contains more IronIron +580.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +541.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 +77.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +145.5%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.123g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ice cream sandwich Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 7.72mg 38%
Selenium 3.1µg 19.9µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.383mg 27%
Sodium 129mg 753mg 27%
Protein 4.29g 16.28g 24%
Copper 0.254mg 0.067mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.2mg 20%
Iron 0.26mg 1.77mg 19%
Phosphorus 72mg 185mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.41mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.3mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 3µg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.219mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 3.177g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8.5µg 6%
Choline 8mg 35.3mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 4.481g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 35mg 5%
Carbs 37.14g 20.89g 5%
Potassium 115mg 245mg 4%
Fats 8.57g 11.19g 4%
Folate 34µg 47µg 3%
Calcium 86mg 58mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.13µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.317g 2.123g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 3.64g N/A
Zinc 0.6mg 0.61mg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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%
Ice cream sandwich
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.194g)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.