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Chicken fingers vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken fingers and Cheeseburger

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Cheeseburger has 6 times less Vitamin E than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E, while Cheeseburger has 0.52mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 0.66% 63% 6% 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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.4%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.1%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +16.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 271kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 19.22g 16.51g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 17.25g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 48mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 373mg 196mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.4g 4.88g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.069mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.71mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 17.03g 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 282mg 161mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 11IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.52mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 17.5µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 5.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.545mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.57g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 28.9mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 6.473g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.658g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.155mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.571mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.755mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.316mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.784mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.377mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.755mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.881mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.445mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.125g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.005g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.322g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.