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American cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and chicken fingers

  • American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 86 times less vitamin A than American cheese. American cheese has 945IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers have 11IU.
  • Chicken fingers are lower in saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index than American cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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 CalciumCalcium +6047.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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 AVitamin A +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +127.9%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 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 +70.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 17mg 103%
Saturated fat 18.057g 2.493g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.16µg 56%
Phosphorus 641mg 282mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 8.217mg 51%
Sodium 1671mg 769mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 5.783g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.426mg 29%
Fats 31.79g 13.95g 27%
Vitamin A 250µg 3µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.244mg 17%
Cholesterol 100mg 48mg 17%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.71mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.17mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 4.83g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg 8%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.228mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Potassium 132mg 373mg 7%
Selenium 20.2µg 17.5µg 5%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 8µg 5%
Calories 371kcal 271kcal 5%
Carbs 3.7g 17.25g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.179mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.069mg 3%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Protein 18.13g 19.22g 2%
Vitamin D 23IU 7IU 2%
Iron 0.63mg 0.73mg 1%
Choline 36.2mg 43.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 16.05g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
33%
American cheese
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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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