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Cheeseburger vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheeseburger and Chicken fingers

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 4 times less Iron than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 2.71mg of Iron, while Chicken fingers have 0.73mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +271.2%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +271.2%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 16.05g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 14.72g 13.95g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 17.25g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 271kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 17.03g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 2g 1.2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 17mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.73mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 161mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 196mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 515mg 769mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.71mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.069mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 17.5µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 11IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 3µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.11mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.179mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 70µg 19µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.571mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.316mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.784mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.377mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.881mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.445mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 43mg 48mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.83g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.008g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.