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Chicken fingers vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and apples

  • Apples contain less vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2 than chicken fingers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 51% higher.
  • Apples are lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.6%
Contains more IronIron +508.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2463.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +551.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1661.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8929.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1939.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +263.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1185.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8105.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1370%
Contains more WaterWater +83.4%

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
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11239.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +33960%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +417.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Chicken fingers Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.091mg 51%
Phosphorus 282mg 11mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.051g 38%
Protein 19.22g 0.26g 38%
Sodium 769mg 1mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.041mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.061mg 24%
Fats 13.95g 0.17g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.18mg 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.007g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.026mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.028g 11%
Calories 271kcal 52kcal 11%
Iron 0.73mg 0.12mg 8%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.035mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.017mg 8%
Potassium 373mg 107mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 0.05g 7%
Fructose 0g 5.9g 7%
Choline 43.7mg 3.4mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 2.2µg 5%
Copper 0.069mg 0.027mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 2.4g 5%
Magnesium 28mg 5mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.6mg 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Carbs 17.25g 13.81g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 17mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 10.39g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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