Chicken fingers vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken fingers and biscuits?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet biscuits are higher in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 33% more.
- Chicken fingers have 16 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While chicken fingers have 48mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1282.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.4% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.1% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.6% |
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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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 2.949mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.035mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.9mg | 27% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 7g | 24% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.356mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.285mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 164mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Folate | 19µg | 61µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 4.163g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 44.6g | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.324g | 8% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 580mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.378mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 6.93g | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 19.5µg | 4% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 16.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.161mg | 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 |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.831g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.