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Cheeseburger vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and chicken fingers

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 25% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 4 times less iron than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 2.71mg of iron, while chicken fingers have 0.73mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 CarbsCarbs +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
19% 37% 44%
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 +12.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
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 StarchStarch +16.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.783g 28%
Iron 2.71mg 0.73mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 8.217mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.493g 18%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3.17mg 18%
Phosphorus 161mg 282mg 17%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.71mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.426mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.11mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.244mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.179mg 14%
Folate 70µg 19µg 13%
Sodium 515mg 769mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 17mg 10%
Potassium 196mg 373mg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.069mg 5%
Protein 16.51g 19.22g 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 3µg 5%
Carbs 28.03g 17.25g 4%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.228mg 4%
Selenium 19.6µg 17.5µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8µg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 43.7mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0g 2%
Calories 308kcal 271kcal 2%
Cholesterol 43mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Fats 14.72g 13.95g 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.83g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Starch 19.87g 17.03g 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 16.05g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.