Chicken fingers vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken fingers and ham
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and manganese; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than chicken fingers.
- Ham contains 13 times less vitamin E than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, while ham contains 0.25mg.
- Chicken fingers have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chicken fingers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +585.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.7% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1050% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.6% |
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Protein
~20.93g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +970.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.754mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.54g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 4.023mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.65µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.88mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 1203mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.403mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 5.53g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 196mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 85.1mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 2.62g | 6% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 145kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 19.5µg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 287mg | 3% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 20.93g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 32IU | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 1.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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 |
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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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