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Chicken fingers vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and beer

  • Beer contains 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 48% higher.
  • Beer is lower in cholesterol.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than chicken fingers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1281.5%
Contains more IronIron +3550%
Contains more CopperCopper +1280%
Contains more ZincZinc +7000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1914.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2816.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1501.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +332.7%

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4078.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.9%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.513mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0g 39%
Phosphorus 282mg 14mg 38%
Protein 19.22g 0.46g 38%
Sodium 769mg 4mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 0.6µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.046mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.041mg 24%
Fats 13.95g 0g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0mg 21%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.025mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0g 11%
Calories 271kcal 43kcal 11%
Potassium 373mg 27mg 10%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.008mg 10%
Iron 0.73mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.005mg 9%
Copper 0.069mg 0.005mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.01mg 6%
Choline 43.7mg 10.1mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.02µg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 6mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 3.55g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 19µg 6µg 3%
Calcium 17mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.