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Chicken fingers vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken fingers and Muffin

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , however, Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Choline.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 42% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 0.426mg of Vitamin B6, while Muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin E +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965%
Contains more Vitamin A +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +390%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965%
Contains more Vitamin A +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +390%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +328.1%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +207.2%
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
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +328.1%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +207.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6902.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.31
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
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6902.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.31

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 19.22g 4.49g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 17.25g 53g Muffin
Calories 271kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 17.03g 16.31g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.4g 31.47g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.73mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 146mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 121mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.71mg 0.37mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.06mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 17.5µg 8.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 3.17mg 1.63mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 4IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.163mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.418mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.47mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.04mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 8µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.066mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.181mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.224mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.421mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.199mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.115mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.277mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.257mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.128mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.2g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.844g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.822g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.002g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.