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Chicken fingers vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Lasagne different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, while Lasagne is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 42% more than Lasagne.
  • Chicken fingers contain 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Lasagne. Chicken fingers contain 1.244mg of Vitamin B5, while Lasagne contains 0.323mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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% 0.66% 63% 6% 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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%

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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1235.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.348g

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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +73.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Lasagne Opinion
Calories 271kcal 135kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 7.28g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 4.92g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 16.05g 13.66g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 15.36g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 7IU 1IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 373mg 196mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 3.11g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.069mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.71mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 17.03g 9.83g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 115mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 11IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 3µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.85mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.193mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 15.9µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.07mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.074mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.528mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.323mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.122mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 8µg 7µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.196g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 23.2mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 1.758g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.433g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.085mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.219mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.224mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.578mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.486mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.164mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.329mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.285mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.183mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.026g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.006g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 0.322g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Lasagne
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
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

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

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