Chicken fingers vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and falafel different?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, falafel is richer in iron, copper, manganese, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 45% higher.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than chicken fingers (46).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Falafel, home-prepared 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +368.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +687.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +240.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 1.044mg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 3.42mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 1µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.125mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 769mg | 294mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.258mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.691mg | 20% |
| Folate | 19µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.292mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 192mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 10.171g | 13% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 13.31g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 4.16g | 11% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 585mg | 6% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 17.8g | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 31.84g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 333kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.166mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 2.383g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 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 |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.6% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.383g
