Mozzarella vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and chicken fingers different?
- Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
- Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 71% more than chicken fingers.
- Mozzarella contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than chicken fingers. Mozzarella contains 0.92µg of vitamin B12, while chicken fingers contain 0.16µg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in saturated fat.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than mozzarella (27).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were used in this article.
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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 | +4200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
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 | +4466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6747.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +432.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +344.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +137.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 17mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 8.217mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 2.493g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 5.783g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 282mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.16µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.426mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.71mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 3.17mg | 20% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 19.22g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 3µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.179mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 373mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.73mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 17.25g | 5% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 13.95g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 17.5µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 271kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 4.83g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +456.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
~equal in
Water
~46.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1036.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.83g
