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Chicken fingers vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken fingers and horned melon

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, vitamin B1, and copper than horned melon.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 48% more.
  • Chicken fingers contain 385 times more sodium than horned melon. Chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, while horned melon contains 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +245%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +662.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +484.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
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% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%

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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +979.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1007.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.2%
Contains more OtherOther +583.7%
Contains more WaterWater +90.8%

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 Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.565mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 39%
Phosphorus 282mg 37mg 35%
Protein 19.22g 1.78g 35%
Sodium 769mg 2mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.063mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.183mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fats 13.95g 1.26g 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.015mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 11%
Calories 271kcal 44kcal 11%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.039mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.025mg 7%
Potassium 373mg 123mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Copper 0.069mg 0.02mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.3mg 5%
Iron 0.73mg 1.13mg 5%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Carbs 17.25g 7.56g 3%
Magnesium 28mg 40mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 17mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
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%
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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Chicken fingers Horned melon
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
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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

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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.