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Oatmeal vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Chicken sandwich

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 52% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 43 times less Vitamin A RAE than Oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken sandwich contains 3µg.
  • Oatmeal has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 +37.9%
Contains more Iron +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains more Selenium +298%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains more Selenium +298%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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 +1253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2025%
Equal in Folate - 47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 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 +1253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2025%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +71.7%
Contains more Protein +586.9%
Contains more Fats +722.8%
Contains more Carbs +79%
Contains more Other +373.7%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +71.7%
Contains more Protein +586.9%
Contains more Fats +722.8%
Contains more Carbs +79%
Contains more Other +373.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1046%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.8%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1046%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +296.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +296.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 2.37g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 1.36g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 11.67g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 68kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 10.37g 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.46g 3.64g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 1.4g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 58mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.77mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 61mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 49mg 753mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 0.61mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.558mg 0.219mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 433IU 32IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 3µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.23mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 44µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0.03g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.123g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 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
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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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