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Chicken fingers vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Nachos different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 47% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 16 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. While Chicken fingers contain 48mg of Cholesterol, Nachos contain only 3mg.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
~equal in Potassium ~362mg
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg

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%
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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% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

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
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.2%
Contains more FatsFats +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.4%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.3%

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
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +66.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +32.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Nachos Opinion
Calories 271kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 19.22g 4.32g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg
Net carbs 16.05g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 17.25g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 48mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 17mg 63mg Nachos
Potassium 373mg 362mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 0.75mg Nachos
Sugar 0.4g 2.17g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.069mg 0.064mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.71mg 0.86mg Nachos
Starch 17.03g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 282mg 198mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 11IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 3.17mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.187mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 8.6µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.133mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.63mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.38mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.215mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 19µg 10µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.058g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 26.4mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 5.04g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.042mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.156mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.187mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.521mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.156mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.094mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.229mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.25mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.135mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 4.343g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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