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Chicken fingers vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and chinese cuisine

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 43% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 4 times less vitamin E than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of vitamin E, while chinese cuisine has 0.82mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than chicken fingers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%

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%
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +541.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.5%
Contains more FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +835.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +192.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.32mg 43%
Vitamin K 8µg 51.3µg 36%
Phosphorus 282mg 76mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.13g 24%
Protein 19.22g 7.08g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.161mg 20%
Selenium 17.5µg 6.7µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.443mg 16%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.82mg 16%
Sodium 769mg 409mg 16%
Fats 13.95g 5.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.48µg 13%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11.6mg 12%
Cholesterol 48mg 14mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.055mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 1.217g 9%
Calories 271kcal 105kcal 8%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.978g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 63µg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.5mg 7%
Folate 19µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.033mg 6%
Starch 17.03g 1.82g 6%
Potassium 373mg 204mg 5%
Iron 0.73mg 1.11mg 5%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.147mg 4%
Carbs 17.25g 7.29g 3%
Magnesium 28mg 15mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.049mg 2%
Choline 43.7mg 34.5mg 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 3IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 5.79g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.515g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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