Blue cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between blue cheese and chicken fingers
- Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
- Blue cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 81% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 31 times less calcium than blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 528mg of calcium, while chicken fingers contain 17mg.
- Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue 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 | +3005.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2433.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.7% |
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 | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +662.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +708.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +637.2% |
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Water
~46.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 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 | +61% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +622.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 2.493g | 74% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 17mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 8.217mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.16µg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 5.783g | 33% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 13.95g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.426mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 3.17mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.71mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 769mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.179mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 282mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 1.244mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.228mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 48mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 4.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.73mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 17.25g | 5% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.5µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Folate | 36µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 19.22g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 373mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 7IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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