Chicken fingers vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken fingers and chicken McNuggets
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets have 2 times less vitamin B2 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 0.179mg of vitamin B2, while chicken McNuggets have 0.11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
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:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42% |
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Water
~47.13g
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
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.61g
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:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13.95g | 19.81g | 9% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 566mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 8.134g | 8% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.88mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 15.79g | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 7.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 3.261g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.398mg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 5.61g | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 15.09g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 272mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 5.105g | 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
42%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.768g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)