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Almonds vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between almonds and chicken fingers

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, iron, and phosphorus; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 150% more.
  • Almonds contain 15 times more copper than chicken fingers. Almonds contain 1.031mg of copper, while chicken fingers contain 0.069mg.
  • Almonds contain less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +864.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1482.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +408.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +855.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +535.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +957.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.22g
~equal in Other ~2.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +553.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 SucroseSucrose +887.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2265.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 3.17mg 150%
Copper 1.031mg 0.069mg 107%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.228mg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.179mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 4.83g 67%
Magnesium 270mg 28mg 58%
Fats 49.93g 13.95g 55%
Fiber 12.5g 1.2g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 5.783g 44%
Iron 3.71mg 0.73mg 37%
Sodium 1mg 769mg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 8.217mg 29%
Phosphorus 481mg 282mg 28%
Calcium 269mg 17mg 25%
Selenium 4.1µg 17.5µg 24%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.71mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.426mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 579kcal 271kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.244mg 15%
Potassium 733mg 373mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Starch 0.72g 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Saturated fat 3.802g 2.493g 6%
Folate 44µg 19µg 6%
Protein 21.15g 19.22g 4%
Choline 52.1mg 43.7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Carbs 21.55g 17.25g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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