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Chicken fingers vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Veggie burger different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 212% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 14 times more Vitamin E than Veggie burger. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E , while Veggie burger contains 0.23mg.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +77.5%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +317.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +77.5%
Contains more Copper +189.9%
Contains more Manganese +317.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%

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 E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1156.3%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1156.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +31.2%
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +194.6%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +194.6%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Veggie burger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 9.37g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 15.7g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 6.3g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 14.27g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 177kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g 5.78g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0.4g 1.07g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 17mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.73mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 28mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 282mg 206mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 333mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.71mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.069mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.228mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 17.5µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 11IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.23mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.753mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.289mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.303mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.162mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.605mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.78mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.399mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 1.004mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.291mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.885mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.89mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.465mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.052g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 2.493g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 1.778g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.023g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.081g 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 Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.