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, protein, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus; however, nachos are richer in fats and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for 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.
- Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than nachos (75).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.63mg | 47% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 4.32g | 30% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.211g | 0.617g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 14.02g | 23% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 313mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.38mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 8.6µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.215mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 21.5g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 198mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 19.3µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 34.91g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 4.08mg | 6% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.439g | 4.343g | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 28.33g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 5.04g | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.07µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 7 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 2.173g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 7.1g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 141kcal | 794kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 29g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.3 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Potassium | 373mg | 362mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.011g | N/A |
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:
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 FatsFats | +54.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.4% |
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
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
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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