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Chicken fingers vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Custard

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 51% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 53 times more Vitamin E than Custard. While Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E , Custard has only 0.06mg.
  • Custard has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +3157.1%
Contains more Selenium +191.7%
Contains more Calcium +717.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +3157.1%
Contains more Selenium +191.7%
Contains more Calcium +717.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%

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 +5183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +381.7%
Contains more Fats +248.8%
Contains more Other +206.3%
Contains more Water +57.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.6
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +381.7%
Contains more Fats +248.8%
Contains more Other +206.3%
Contains more Water +57.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1753.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1753.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Custard Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 17.6g Custard
Protein 19.22g 3.99g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 4g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 17.6g Custard
Calories 271kcal 122kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 4.82g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.73mg 0.34mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 130mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 207mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.71mg 0.51mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.03mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.007mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 6µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.06mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.061mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.132mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.699mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.064mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 9µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 8µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.082mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.192mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.207mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.337mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.214mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.091mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.173mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.233mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.092mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 51mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g Custard
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 1.127g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.312g 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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Chicken fingers Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.