Caramel vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caramel and chicken fingers
- Caramel has more calcium; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 50% more than caramel.
- Chicken fingers contain 8 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel contains 138mg of calcium, while chicken fingers contain 17mg.
- Caramel has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +711.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1972.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +872.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +589.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5452% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +660.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +344.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +446.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +317.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +448.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
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 | +213.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.3% |
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Saturated fat
~2.493g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 8.217mg | 50% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 19.22g | 29% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 17.5µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.426mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 282mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 769mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 77g | 17.25g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3.17mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 5.783g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 48mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 1.244mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 13.95g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.228mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4.83g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 43.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.16µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.179mg | 6% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 373mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 2.493g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
16%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)