Chicken fingers vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken fingers and American cheese
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
- American cheese has 108 times less vitamin B3 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 8.217mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in cholesterol.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +182.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +456.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6047.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10711.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +837.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.3% |
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Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 17mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 18.057g | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.5µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 641mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.076mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 1671mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.286g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.054mg | 29% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 31.79g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 250µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.403mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 100mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.49mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 8.236g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 373mg | 132mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 20.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 3.7g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 18.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 36.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.