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Chicken fingers vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and Cauliflower?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% higher.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cauliflower, raw 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
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +163%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +2816.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Cauliflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +163%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +2816.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3862.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4281.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.8%
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%
Cauliflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3862.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4281.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
4
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1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Protein +901%
Contains more Fats +4882.1%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +286.8%
Contains more Water +97.4%
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
Cauliflower
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +901%
Contains more Fats +4882.1%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +286.8%
Contains more Water +97.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14105.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18554.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Cauliflower
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14105.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18554.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
:
2
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chicken fingers
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
Cauliflower
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 2.97g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 1.92g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 0.28g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 4.97g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 25kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.4g 1.91g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 17mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.73mg 0.42mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 44mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 299mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.71mg 0.27mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.039mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.155mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 0.6µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.08mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.06mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.507mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.667mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.184mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.02mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.076mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.071mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.106mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.217mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.02mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.065mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.125mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.056mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.052g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.034g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.031g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 0.013g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.363g)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.