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

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Chicken sandwich?

  • Ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 48% more.
  • Ice cream has 39 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicken sandwich. While Ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicken sandwich has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this article.

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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 +120.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Iron +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +191.3%
Contains more Manganese +2637.5%
Contains more Selenium +1005.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +120.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Iron +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +191.3%
Contains more Manganese +2637.5%
Contains more Selenium +1005.6%

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 +1215.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.9%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +2733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +1215.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.9%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +2733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Protein +365.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Fats - 11.19
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Carbs +13%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Protein +365.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Fats - 11.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.9%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.9%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 19.49g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 23.6g 20.89g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 21.22g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 0.7g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 128mg 58mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 105mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 199mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 80mg 753mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.61mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.008mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 1.8µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 421IU 32IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 3µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 5IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 5µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.13µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 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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Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.