Cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cheese and Chicken fingers
- Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers have 110 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cheese. Cheese has 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken fingers have 3µg.
- Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 | +4076.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +744.4% |
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 | +11190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +587.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +346.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13827.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +458.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 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 | +91.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 404kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 19.22g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 13.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 16.05g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 17.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 373mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 17.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 769mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 8.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 8µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.052g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 43.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 2.493g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 4.83g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 5.783g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.655mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g |
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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
33%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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