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Chicken fingers vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Alaska pollock different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 146% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 16 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Chicken fingers contain 2.493g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 Iron +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +1166.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Selenium +152%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +1166.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Selenium +152%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2187.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1082.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +57.9%
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1082.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3504.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3504.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 0g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 13.95g 1.18g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 0g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 111kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 0g Alaska pollock
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.73mg 0.56mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 282mg 267mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 769mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.71mg 0.57mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.06mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.018mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 11IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.28mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.054mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.949mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.432mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.329mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 8µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.803mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.845mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.553mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.616mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.518mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.917mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.655mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 48mg 86mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.134g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.583g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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