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Chicken fingers vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Candy bar different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Selenium, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11736% more than Chicken fingers.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Candies, peanut bar types were used 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
1
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9
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Selenium +272.3%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +454.9%
Contains more Copper +1021.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Selenium +272.3%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +454.9%
Contains more Copper +1021.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407

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
9
:
3
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35815.5%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922
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%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35815.5%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Water +2815%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Fats +141.6%
Contains more Carbs +174.8%
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
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Water +2815%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Fats +141.6%
Contains more Carbs +174.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.2%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 19.22g 15.5g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 17.25g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 271kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 42.22g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 17mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.73mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 28mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 282mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 373mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 769mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.71mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.069mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.228mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 17.5µg 4.7µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.14mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 7.922mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.83mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 19µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.149mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.52mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.534mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.986mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.545mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.185mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.787mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.638mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.385mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.052g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.678g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 10.65g Candy bar
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 Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.