Chicken fingers vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and fast food different?
- Chicken fingers are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 30% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 8 times more vitamin E than fast food. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, while fast food contains 0.38mg.
- Fast food is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than chicken fingers (46).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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 | +89.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +319.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 | +734.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +456.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.1% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.6% |
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.835g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +34.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.89µg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 3.06mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.68g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 134mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.38mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 331mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.317mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.52mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 5.617mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.212mg | 16% |
| Folate | 19µg | 80µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.363mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.493g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 20.3µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 31.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 16.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 12.01g | 3% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 22.87g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 34.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 4.835g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 1.391g | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.