Steak vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and chicken sandwich different?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 86% higher.
- Steak contains 10 times more zinc than chicken sandwich. While steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, chicken sandwich contains only 0.61mg.
- Chicken sandwich has less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken sandwich (74).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +939.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1592.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +431.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.13µg | 86% |
Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.61mg | 52% |
Sodium | 58mg | 753mg | 30% |
Saturated fat | 8.443g | 2.123g | 29% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
Selenium | 31.8µg | 19.9µg | 22% |
Protein | 24.85g | 16.28g | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 7.72mg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.177g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 35mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 4.481g | 12% |
Fats | 19.02g | 11.19g | 12% |
Folate | 6µg | 47µg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.219mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.383mg | 9% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
Carbs | 0g | 20.89g | 7% |
Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.5µg | 6% |
Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
Calcium | 12mg | 58mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 185mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
Calories | 271kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
Potassium | 279mg | 245mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 19.49g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 5IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 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 | +104.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.6% |