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Chicken fingers vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken fingers and mashed potato

  • The amount of vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in chicken fingers is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 45% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +135.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2087.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1064.8%
Contains more FatsFats +394.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70.7%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +570.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%

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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +40.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
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 Mashed potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.08mg 45%
Protein 19.22g 1.65g 35%
Phosphorus 282mg 59mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.342g 30%
Selenium 17.5µg 0.8µg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.12mg 24%
Sodium 769mg 306mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.42mg 18%
Fats 13.95g 2.82g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.015mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.72g 10%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.577g 9%
Calories 271kcal 89kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.015mg 8%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.098mg 6%
Choline 43.7mg 13.4mg 6%
Iron 0.73mg 0.31mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg 4%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.22mg 4%
Copper 0.069mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 43µg 4%
Potassium 373mg 286mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 15mg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Starch 17.03g 12.1g 2%
Vitamin K 8µg 5.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 14.65g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 13.35g N/A
Calcium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.5g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.105g 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%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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