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Chicken fingers vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken fingers and dulce de Leche?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, and manganese, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 114 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Chicken fingers have 0.228mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +329.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +548.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1376.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
~equal in Potassium ~350mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3812.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2562.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +181%
Contains more FatsFats +89.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.9%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1442.1%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10342.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.21mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.375g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.016mg 32%
Sodium 769mg 129mg 28%
Selenium 17.5µg 2.7µg 27%
Protein 19.22g 6.84g 25%
Calcium 17mg 251mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.405mg 17%
Phosphorus 282mg 193mg 13%
Carbs 17.25g 55.35g 13%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.002mg 10%
Fats 13.95g 7.35g 10%
Saturated fat 2.493g 4.534g 9%
Choline 43.7mg 89.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.016mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.835mg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 74µg 8%
Iron 0.73mg 0.17mg 7%
Copper 0.069mg 0.004mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 2.143g 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.31µg 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 1.3µg 6%
Cholesterol 48mg 29mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 19µg 11µg 2%
Calories 271kcal 315kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.6mg 2%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.79mg 1%
Potassium 373mg 350mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 55.35g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 6IU 0%
Sugar 0.4g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.