Chicken fingers vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and edam different?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B5; however, edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 75% higher.
- Chicken fingers contain 100 times more vitamin B3 than edam. While chicken fingers contain 8.217mg of vitamin B3, edam contains only 0.082mg.
- Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than chicken fingers (46).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cheese, edam are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1972.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +428.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1220.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9920.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +862.5% |
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:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1106.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.5% |
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
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +769.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 17mg | 731mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 17.572g | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.54µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.082mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 536mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.665g | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 3.75mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.076mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 27.8g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.24mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.281mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.389mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 89mg | 14% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 24.99g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.011mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 8.125g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 1.43g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 2.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 15.4mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 357kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 812mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 20IU | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.