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Chicken fingers vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken fingers and butterscotch

  • Chicken fingers are higher than butterscotch in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 51% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less cholesterol.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than butterscotch (60).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12333.3%
Contains more IronIron +7200%
Contains more CopperCopper +6800%
Contains more ZincZinc +688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2816.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%

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 0% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5362.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%

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% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +322.7%
Contains more WaterWater +788.4%
Contains more OtherOther +188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.1%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +471.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4640.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.2%

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 Butterscotch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Butterscotch DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.002mg 51%
Phosphorus 282mg 1mg 40%
Protein 19.22g 0.03g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.122g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 0.6µg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.004mg 25%
Carbs 17.25g 90.4g 24%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.09mg 21%
Fats 13.95g 3.3g 16%
Sodium 769mg 391mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.016mg 13%
Cholesterol 48mg 9mg 13%
Potassium 373mg 3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.845g 10%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.001mg 10%
Iron 0.73mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.012mg 8%
Copper 0.069mg 0.001mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 0.8mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Magnesium 28mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 0.3µg 6%
Calories 271kcal 391kcal 6%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.09mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 28µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.493g 2.065g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 90.4g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 80.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.428g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.