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Chicken fingers vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Hamburger

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Hamburger. While Chicken fingers have 1.244mg of Vitamin B5, Hamburger has only 0.31mg.
  • Hamburger has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +294.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.2%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +294.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.2%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Water - 42.67
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Water - 42.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +81.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +81.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 19.22g 17.08g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 17.25g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 271kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0.4g 4.15g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 0.9g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.73mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 136mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 226mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.71mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.069mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.228mg 0.217mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 5.365mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.31mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.203mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.206mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.666mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.716mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.319mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 1.226mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.37mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.677mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.823mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.505mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.814g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 5.096g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.38g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Hamburger
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%
Chicken fingers
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.

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