Chicken fingers vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken fingers and gratin
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, gratin has more calcium, copper, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 45% higher.
- Gratin has 6 times less selenium than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 17.5µg of selenium, while gratin has 2.7µg.
- Gratin is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +548.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +727.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1995.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.993mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.276g | 37% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 5.06g | 28% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 2.7µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 113mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.174mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.387mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 433mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.733g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 9.9mg | 10% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 7.59g | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 2.149g | 7% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 132kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 11.27g | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 396mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.151mg | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)