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Tilsit cheese vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tilsit cheese and chicken sandwich

  • Tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 82% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 33 times more vitamin A than chicken sandwich. While tilsit cheese contains 1045IU of vitamin A, chicken sandwich contains only 32IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, tilsit 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% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 +1106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +473.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +669.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1584.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%
~equal in Sodium ~753mg

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 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 AVitamin A +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3665.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +132.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1011.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 +59.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.13µg 82%
Saturated fat 16.775g 2.123g 67%
Calcium 700mg 58mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 7.72mg 47%
Phosphorus 500mg 185mg 45%
Vitamin A 249µg 3µg 27%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.61mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.383mg 24%
Fats 25.98g 11.19g 23%
Cholesterol 102mg 35mg 22%
Iron 0.23mg 1.77mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 1.2mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 3.177g 16%
Protein 24.41g 16.28g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.23mg 14%
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg 10%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.219mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Folate 20µg 47µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 4.481g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Carbs 1.88g 20.89g 6%
Calories 340kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.3mg 5%
Copper 0.026mg 0.067mg 5%
Potassium 65mg 245mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Sodium 753mg 753mg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.652g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (753 mg)

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.