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Chicken fingers vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken fingers and macadamia

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3 and selenium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 170% more.
  • Chicken fingers contain 154 times more sodium than macadamia. Chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, while macadamia contains 5mg.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +386.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +405.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +995.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1711.8%
~equal in Potassium ~368mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +487%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +986.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3329.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157.9%
Contains more FatsFats +443.2%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1119%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1521.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1007.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Macadamia
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.228mg 4.131mg 170%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 58.877g 135%
Fats 13.95g 75.77g 95%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 1.195mg 90%
Copper 0.069mg 0.756mg 76%
Saturated fat 2.493g 12.061g 43%
Iron 0.73mg 3.69mg 37%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.473mg 36%
Sodium 769mg 5mg 33%
Fiber 1.2g 8.6g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.502g 29%
Selenium 17.5µg 3.6µg 25%
Magnesium 28mg 130mg 24%
Protein 19.22g 7.91g 23%
Calories 271kcal 718kcal 22%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.54mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Phosphorus 282mg 188mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.275mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.758mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 1.05g 7%
Calcium 17mg 85mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.3mg 5%
Folate 19µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 17.25g 13.82g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 5.22g N/A
Potassium 373mg 368mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 4.57g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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