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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +271.2%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +271.2%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +509.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.72
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 Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 19.22g 16.51g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 17.25g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 271kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 17.03g 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 0g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.4g 4.88g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 17mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 0.73mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 161mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 196mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.71mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.069mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.228mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 17.5µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 11IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.52mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
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
Folate 19µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg 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
Cholesterol 48mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.57g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 6.473g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.658g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.322g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.005g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.125g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Cheeseburger
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
44%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.