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Jalapeño vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jalapeño and Chicken sandwich

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, while Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 131% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jalapeño is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +608%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.5%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +125.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +608%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.5%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +125.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Equal in Potassium - 245

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 +3268.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +14725%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 +3268.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +14725%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +87.4%
Contains more Protein +1689%
Contains more Fats +2924.3%
Contains more Carbs +221.4%
Contains more Other +409.4%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 +87.4%
Contains more Protein +1689%
Contains more Fats +2924.3%
Contains more Carbs +221.4%
Contains more Other +409.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15351.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.6%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15351.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +87.3%
Contains more Fructose +171.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Glucose +87.3%
Contains more Fructose +171.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Jalapeño Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 0.91g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.37g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 6.5g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 29kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 2.63g 0.97g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.25mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 26mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 248mg 245mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 753mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.046mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.097mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 1078IU 32IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 3µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 2.41mg Jalapeño
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0.8mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.383mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 18.5µg 8.5µg Jalapeño
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Jalapeño
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 2.123g Jalapeño
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 0.029g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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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