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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 of 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 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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 0.66% 63% 6% 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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 +363.6%
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
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
41% 44% 15%
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%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.835g

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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.
Chicken fingers Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Fast food Opinion
Calories 271kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 19.22g 16.52g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 12.01g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 17.25g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 48mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 373mg 197mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0.4g 4.88g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.069mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.71mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 17.03g 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 282mg 134mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 11IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.38mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 17.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 5.617mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.53mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.212mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 8µg 4.9µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.514g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 34.4mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.68g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.144mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.46mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.642mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.13mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.785mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.306mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.67mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.728mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.402mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.121g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.004g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.391g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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