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Baby food vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baby food and Chicken fingers?

  • Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 585% higher.
  • Baby food has 43 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. Baby food has 733mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers have 17mg.
  • Baby food contains less Sodium.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +4211.8%
Contains more Iron +6406.8%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +238%
Contains more Copper +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +4211.8%
Contains more Iron +6406.8%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +238%
Contains more Copper +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +48%

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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1417.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1417.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +325.5%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +217%
Contains more Water +596.1%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +325.5%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +217%
Contains more Water +596.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 16.05g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 4.4g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 73.4g 17.25g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 271kcal Baby food
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.87g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 7.5g 1.2g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 17mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.73mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 28mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 282mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 373mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 769mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.71mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.069mg Baby food
Manganese 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 25.9µg 17.5µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 11IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.68mg 3.17mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.1mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.11mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.179mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 8.217mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 43µg 19µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.4mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.041mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.404mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.24mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.653mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.286mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.052g Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 2.493g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 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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is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.724g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.