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Chicken fingers vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken fingers and broccoli

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B5; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 98% higher.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than chicken fingers (46).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8009.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1170%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.6%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3670.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.8%
Contains more OtherOther +237.9%
Contains more WaterWater +91.5%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15118.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Broccoli
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 Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.1mg 89.2mg 98%
Vitamin K 8µg 101.6µg 78%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.639mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.038g 38%
Protein 19.22g 2.82g 33%
Sodium 769mg 33mg 32%
Phosphorus 282mg 66mg 31%
Selenium 17.5µg 2.5µg 27%
Fats 13.95g 0.37g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.175mg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.78mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.573mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.011g 12%
Calories 271kcal 34kcal 12%
Folate 19µg 63µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.039g 11%
Starch 17.03g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.117mg 5%
Choline 43.7mg 18.7mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 6.64g 4%
Calcium 17mg 47mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.071mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 31µg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 21mg 2%
Copper 0.069mg 0.049mg 2%
Potassium 373mg 316mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.68g 1%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 4.04g N/A
Iron 0.73mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.059mg 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 0g 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 Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

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

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