Chicken fingers vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and hummus different?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 51% higher.
- Chicken fingers contain 14 times more vitamin B3 than hummus. While chicken fingers contain 8.217mg of vitamin B3, hummus contains only 0.582mg.
- Hummus has less sodium.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than chicken fingers (46).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Hummus, commercial are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +573.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +663.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1311.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +842.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.527mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.582mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 2.6µg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.773mg | 24% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 7.9g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.132mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.44mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 6g | 19% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 379mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Folate | 19µg | 83µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 176mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 3.613g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Fats | 13.95g | 9.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 1.437g | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 166kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 4.039g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 14.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 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 |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.8% |
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
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.4% |
