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Chicken fingers vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken fingers and Garden asparagus

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 45% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Asparagus, raw.

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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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +660.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +660.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +173.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +773.6%
Contains more Fats +11525%
Contains more Carbs +344.6%
Contains more Other +406.9%
Contains more Water +99.9%
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +773.6%
Contains more Fats +11525%
Contains more Carbs +344.6%
Contains more Other +406.9%
Contains more Water +99.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11466%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11466%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Garden asparagus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 1.78g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 2.2g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 0.12g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 3.88g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 20kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.4g 1.88g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 17mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.73mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 52mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 202mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.71mg 0.54mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.228mg 0.158mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 2.3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 3.17mg 1.13mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.141mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.978mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.274mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.091mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.027mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.084mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.075mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.128mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.104mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.031mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.075mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.115mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.049mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.052g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.05g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken fingers Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

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

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