Peanut butter vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanut butter and chicken sandwich
- Peanut butter has more manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc; however, chicken sandwich is richer in selenium.
- Peanut butter covers your daily manganese needs 63% more than chicken sandwich.
- Chicken sandwich has 7 times less magnesium than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 168mg of magnesium, while chicken sandwich has 24mg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less saturated fat.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 | +600% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +529.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +311.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +660.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +277.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +78.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +359% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3878.9% |
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Carbs
~20.89g
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Other
~2.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
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 | +478.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +791.3% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +363.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +507.7% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +708.3% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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~equal in
Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.219mg | 63% |
Fats | 51.36g | 11.19g | 62% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 3.177g | 62% |
Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 4.481g | 54% |
Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 2.41mg | 45% |
Copper | 0.422mg | 0.067mg | 39% |
Saturated fat | 10.325g | 2.123g | 37% |
Magnesium | 168mg | 24mg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 7.72mg | 34% |
Sodium | 17mg | 753mg | 32% |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 19.9µg | 29% |
Phosphorus | 335mg | 185mg | 21% |
Calories | 598kcal | 250kcal | 17% |
Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.61mg | 17% |
Fiber | 5g | 1.4g | 14% |
Protein | 22.21g | 16.28g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
Folate | 87µg | 47µg | 10% |
Potassium | 558mg | 245mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.5µg | 7% |
Starch | 3.56g | 16.5g | 5% |
Choline | 63mg | 35.3mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.383mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0.97g | 1% |
Calcium | 49mg | 58mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Carbs | 22.31g | 20.89g | 0% |
Net carbs | 17.31g | 19.49g | N/A |
Iron | 1.74mg | 1.77mg | 0% |
Sugar | 10.49g | 3.64g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.03g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.197g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 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
60%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.202g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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