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Chicken fingers vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and Butter?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 240% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 196 times more Vitamin B3 than Butter. Chicken fingers have 8.217mg of Vitamin B3, while Butter has 0.042mg.
  • Butter contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
8
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +1454.2%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Copper +331.3%
Contains more Manganese +5600%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +1454.2%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Copper +331.3%
Contains more Manganese +5600%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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
10
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin E +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1030.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14100%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22618.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1030.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14100%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22618.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
4
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +2161.2%
Contains more Carbs +28650%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +7250%
Contains more Fats +481.4%
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
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2161.2%
Contains more Carbs +28650%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +7250%
Contains more Fats +481.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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1
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.1%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.1%

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 Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Butter Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 0.06g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 0.85g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 17.25g 0.06g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 717kcal Butter
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 24mg Butter
Iron 0.73mg 0.02mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 2mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 24mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 24mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.71mg 0.09mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.016mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.004mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 3.17mg 2.32mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.005mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.034mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.042mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.003mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 8µg 7µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.012mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.038mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.051mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.083mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.067mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.021mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.041mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.057mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.023mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 215mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Butter
Saturated Fat 2.493g 50.489g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.01g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 2.166g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.315g Butter
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.996g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.