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Chicken fingers vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken fingers and hash browns?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, yet hash browns are higher in fiber.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 40% more.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.4%
~equal in Potassium ~355mg

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% 1% 63% 3% 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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.8%

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +645%
Contains more OtherOther +31.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%
~equal in Water ~49.27g

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.54g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.665g

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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +51.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.838mg 40%
Protein 19.22g 2.58g 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 0.4µg 31%
Phosphorus 282mg 98mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.186mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.38mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.038mg 11%
Sodium 769mg 566mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 7.827g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g 6%
Choline 43.7mg 17.8mg 5%
Fats 13.95g 17.04g 5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.4mg 5%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 2.62mg 4%
Starch 17.03g 25.74g 4%
Carbs 17.25g 28.88g 4%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.158mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.36mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg 2%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.137mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 8µg 9.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 5.665g 1%
Potassium 373mg 355mg 1%
Calories 271kcal 272kcal 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 26.18g N/A
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.056g N/A
Saturated fat 2.493g 2.54g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

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

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