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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.
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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
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%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g

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
65% 30% 5%
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
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
95% 5%
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 +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Chicken fingers American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers American cheese DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers American cheese
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
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
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.

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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