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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
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
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Fructose
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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