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Chicken fingers vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and brazil nut different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3454% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 256 times more sodium than brazil nut. While chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, brazil nut contains only 3mg.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +232.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2426.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10854.3%

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% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1263.7%
Contains more FatsFats +381%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +6712%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +482.5%
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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 Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 17.5µg 1917µg 3454%
Copper 0.069mg 1.743mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 24.399g 124%
Magnesium 28mg 376mg 83%
Fats 13.95g 67.1g 82%
Phosphorus 282mg 725mg 63%
Saturated fat 2.493g 16.134g 62%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.295mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 23.879g 48%
Manganese 0.228mg 1.223mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.617mg 42%
Sodium 769mg 3mg 33%
Zinc 0.71mg 4.06mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.101mg 25%
Fiber 1.2g 7.5g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.184mg 21%
Iron 0.73mg 2.43mg 21%
Calories 271kcal 659kcal 19%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 5.65mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 17mg 160mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.035mg 11%
Protein 19.22g 14.32g 10%
Potassium 373mg 659mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 0.25g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg 7%
Choline 43.7mg 28.8mg 3%
Carbs 17.25g 11.74g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Folate 19µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.33g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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