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Chicken fingers vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken fingers and almonds

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 150% more.
  • Chicken fingers contain 769 times more sodium than almonds. Chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, while almonds contain 1mg.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Nuts, almonds.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +864.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1482.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +408.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +855.7%

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.
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%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +535.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +957.6%
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.15g
~equal in Other ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +553.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2265.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +887.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 3.17mg 25.63mg 150%
Copper 0.069mg 1.031mg 107%
Manganese 0.228mg 2.179mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 1.138mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 31.551g 67%
Magnesium 28mg 270mg 58%
Fats 13.95g 49.93g 55%
Fiber 1.2g 12.5g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 12.329g 44%
Iron 0.73mg 3.71mg 37%
Sodium 769mg 1mg 33%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.618mg 29%
Phosphorus 282mg 481mg 28%
Calcium 17mg 269mg 25%
Selenium 17.5µg 4.1µg 24%
Zinc 0.71mg 3.12mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.137mg 22%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 271kcal 579kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.471mg 15%
Potassium 373mg 733mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.205mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 0.72g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.493g 3.802g 6%
Folate 19µg 44µg 6%
Protein 19.22g 21.15g 4%
Choline 43.7mg 52.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 21.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 4.35g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Almonds
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%
Chicken fingers
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

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

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