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Taco salad vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco salad and Chicken fingers

  • Taco salad has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 44% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 6 times less Calcium than Taco salad. Taco salad has 97mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers have 17mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad 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.
Taco salad
Taco salad
5
:
5
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +695.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +695.5%
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.
Taco salad
Taco salad
5
:
7
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.179
Taco salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Chicken fingers
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 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.179

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
1
:
4
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Taco salad
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Chicken fingers
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 Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Other +83.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
0
:
3
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.9%
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 6.68g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 7.46g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 11.91g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 141kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Taco salad
Fiber 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 97mg 17mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.73mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 72mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 210mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 385mg 769mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.71mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.069mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 2.2µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 297IU 11IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.179mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 42µg 19µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.16µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.254mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.549mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.486mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.145mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.343mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.201mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 22mg 48mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.052g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 5.783g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.953g)
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. 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.