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Chicken fingers vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and bell peppers

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B6; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 88% higher.
  • Bell peppers are lower in cholesterol.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index than bell peppers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more IronIron +114.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +446.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1310%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +756.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1611.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7209.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
~equal in Vitamin K ~7.4µg

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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2134.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8105.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.8%
Contains more OtherOther +568.2%
Contains more WaterWater +101.3%

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
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9227.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +263.6%
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 Bell pepper
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 Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.1mg 80.4mg 88%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.48mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.062g 38%
Phosphorus 282mg 20mg 37%
Protein 19.22g 0.86g 37%
Sodium 769mg 3mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.099mg 23%
Fats 13.95g 0.17g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.37mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.224mg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 271kcal 20kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.028mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.008g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.058g 11%
Choline 43.7mg 5.5mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 373mg 175mg 6%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.13mg 5%
Iron 0.73mg 0.34mg 5%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.122mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 4.64g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.057mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 10mg 4%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0g 1.12g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.4g N/A
Copper 0.069mg 0.066mg 0%
Vitamin K 8µg 7.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.01mg 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 0g 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 Bell pepper
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
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients

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

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