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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 are higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 45% more than Mashed potato.

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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
8
:
2
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Iron +135.5%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +2087.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Mashed potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +135.5%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +2087.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
11
:
1
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Vitamin E +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1581.8%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Mashed potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1581.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
4
:
1
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Protein +1064.8%
Contains more Fats +394.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Chicken fingers
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
Mashed potato
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 Protein +1064.8%
Contains more Fats +394.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +70.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
:
1
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Mashed potato
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
:
2
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Starch +40.7%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chicken fingers
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
Mashed potato
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 Starch +40.7%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 13.35g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 1.65g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 2.82g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 14.65g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 89kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g 12.1g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.4g 0.5g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 17mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.73mg 0.31mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 59mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 286mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.71mg 0.22mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.035mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.098mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 0.8µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.42mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.015mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.015mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.08mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.12mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 9µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 5.9µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.105g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.72g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.342g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.146g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.174g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.

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