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Chicken fingers vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Noodles

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, however, Noodles is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 154 times more Sodium than Noodles. While Chicken fingers have 769mg of Sodium, Noodles has only 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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 Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.1%
Contains more Potassium +881.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.1%
Contains more Potassium +881.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65

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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Contains more Vitamin E +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Folate +342.1%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Folate +342.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +323.3%
Contains more Fats +573.9%
Contains more Other +488%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Water +45.2%
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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +323.3%
Contains more Fats +573.9%
Contains more Other +488%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Water +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 19.22g 4.54g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 2.07g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 271kcal 138kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g 0.4g
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Calcium 17mg 12mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 76mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 38mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.71mg 0.65mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.228mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 17.5µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 11IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 4IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.136mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.077mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.263mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.046mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.043mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.138mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.19mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.365mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.137mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.086mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.24mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.22mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.121mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 29mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.029g Noodles
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.419g Noodles
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.581g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.552g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.4 g)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

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

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