Chicken fingers vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken fingers and Chicken McNuggets
- Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chicken McNuggets have 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 0.179mg of Vitamin B2, while Chicken McNuggets have 0.11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Potassium
+48%
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Zinc
+20.3%
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Copper
+40.8%
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Manganese
+62.9%
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Iron
+21.9%
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Sodium
-26.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 272
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Potassium
+48%
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Zinc
+20.3%
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Copper
+40.8%
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Manganese
+62.9%
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Iron
+21.9%
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Sodium
-26.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 272
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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Vitamin B2
+62.7%
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Vitamin B3
+11%
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Vitamin B5
+41.4%
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Vitamin B1
+45.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.398
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Vitamin B2
+62.7%
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Vitamin B3
+11%
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Vitamin B5
+41.4%
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Vitamin B1
+45.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.398
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.7%
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Carbs
+14.3%
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Other
+34.9%
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Fats
+42%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Protein
+21.7%
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Carbs
+14.3%
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Other
+34.9%
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Fats
+42%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-23.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
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Saturated Fat
-23.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+400%
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
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Sucrose
+400%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 302kcal |
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| Starch | 17.03g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.015g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.768g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)