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Chicken fingers vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Bologna sausage

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 12 times more Vitamin E than Bologna sausage. While Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E , Bologna sausage has only 0.26mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Bologna, pork.

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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 Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.77

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +2263%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +19%
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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +2263%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.5%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.5%

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 Bologna sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 0.73g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 15.3g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 17.25g 0.73g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 247kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 0g Bologna sausage
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 11mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 139mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 281mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 907mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.71mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.069mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.228mg 0.036mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 12.7µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.26mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.157mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.9mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.72mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.27mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 8µg 0.3µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.149mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.641mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.663mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.168mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 1.204mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.412mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.585mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.737mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.482mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 59mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 2.493g 6.839g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.107g 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

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Chicken fingers Bologna sausage
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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
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.346g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients

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

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