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Chicken fingers vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken fingers and Chorizo

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 77% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chorizo has 14 times less Vitamin E than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E , while Chorizo has 0.22mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
5
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5
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Manganese +470%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Zinc +380.3%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Manganese +470%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Zinc +380.3%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
7
:
5
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
Chicken fingers
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +827.4%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +174.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Chicken fingers
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +827.4%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +174.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 1.86g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 13.95g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 17.25g 1.86g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 8mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 150mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 769mg 1235mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.71mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.069mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.228mg 0.04mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.22mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 5.131mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 1.12mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 19µg 2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 8µg 1.6µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.803mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.845mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.553mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.616mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.518mg 0.47mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.149mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.655mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 48mg 88mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 2.493g 14.38g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.46g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.887g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.