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Pineapple cake vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pineapple cake and chicken sandwich

  • Pineapple cake has more vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12731% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less calcium than pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 120mg of calcium, while chicken sandwich contains 58mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 CalciumCalcium +106.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.7%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +548.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1026.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +141.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +365.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
~equal in Fats ~11.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 +15.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pineapple cake Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.23mg 12731%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 7.72mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.383mg 27%
Protein 3.5g 16.28g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 1.2mg 20%
Sodium 319mg 753mg 19%
Selenium 9.4µg 19.9µg 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 82mg 185mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.3mg 11%
Carbs 50.5g 20.89g 10%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin A 62µg 3µg 7%
Calcium 120mg 58mg 6%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.219mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Folate 26µg 47µg 5%
Cholesterol 22mg 35mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 245mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.915g 2.123g 4%
Iron 1.48mg 1.77mg 4%
Calories 319kcal 250kcal 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.61mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Copper 0.087mg 0.067mg 2%
Fiber 0.8g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.13µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 4.481g 2%
Fats 12.1g 11.19g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 3.177g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 49.7g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.792g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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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