Sandwich, white bread, chicken salad

This chicken salad sandwich is made with white bread, using a recipe from a survey of commercial sandwiches. It mainly provides carbohydrate from the bread, alongside protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 23g of carbohydrate, 11g of protein and 4.9g of fat, with an energy content of 725 kJ.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The sandwich also contains salt and saturated fat, which are relevant when considering overall dietary intake. The amounts in commercial sandwiches can vary with the bread, filling and any dressing used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.