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Chicken fingers vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken fingers and Biscuit?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Biscuit is 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 Biscuit. While Chicken fingers have 48mg of Cholesterol, Biscuit has 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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
4
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6
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Calcium +1282.4%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Calcium +1282.4%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
8
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +221.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
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3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.6%
Equal in Other - 3.2
Chicken fingers
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
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.6%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Chicken fingers Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 19.22g 7g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 17.25g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 271kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 2.18g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 17mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.73mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 164mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 121mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.71mg 0.54mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.228mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 17.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 11IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.949mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.285mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.035mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.087mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.211mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.273mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.514mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.226mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.132mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.347mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.313mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.161mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.052g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.324g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 4.163g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.831g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.