Chicken fingers vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken fingers and mussels?
- Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 993% higher.
- Chicken fingers have 4 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. Chicken fingers have 0.426mg of vitamin B6, while mussels has 0.1mg.
- Mussels contains less sodium.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +39.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +820.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +276.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2882.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
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Other
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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
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +376.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +377.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 24µg | 993% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 6.8mg | 286% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 89.6µg | 131% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 6.72mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.212g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.42mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.67mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 369mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 4.48g | 15% |
| Folate | 19µg | 76µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 1.014g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 23.8g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 0.85g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.95mg | 6% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 172kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 7.39g | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.044g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.643g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.