Potato salad vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and chicken sandwich?
- Potato salad is richer in vitamin C, yet chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 43% higher.
- Potato salad has 13 times more vitamin C than chicken sandwich. Potato salad has 10mg of vitamin C, while chicken sandwich has 0.8mg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less cholesterol.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index than chicken sandwich.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +76.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.8% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +767.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +571.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 7.72mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 19.9µg | 29% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 16.28g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.383mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 185mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.77mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1.2mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 753mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 4.481g | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 250kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 11.19g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 3.177g | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 20.89g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.123g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Potassium | 254mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +507.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.7% |
