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Chicken fingers vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken fingers and cheese

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than chicken fingers.
  • Cheese has 139 times less vitamin B3 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 8.217mg of vitamin B3, while cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.8%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +130%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +744.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4076.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13827.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +587.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.4%

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.493g 18.867g 74%
Calcium 17mg 710mg 69%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.059mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.1µg 39%
Vitamin A 3µg 330µg 36%
Fats 13.95g 33.31g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.421g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.066mg 28%
Zinc 0.71mg 3.64mg 27%
Phosphorus 282mg 455mg 25%
Selenium 17.5µg 28.5µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.428mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.41mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 99mg 17%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.71mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 9.246g 11%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.027mg 9%
Potassium 373mg 76mg 9%
Protein 19.22g 22.87g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg 7%
Calories 271kcal 404kcal 7%
Iron 0.73mg 0.14mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Sodium 769mg 653mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 8µg 2.4µg 5%
Choline 43.7mg 16.5mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 3.09g 5%
Copper 0.069mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 24IU 2%
Folate 19µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 3.09g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.017g 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 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 Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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