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Chicken fingers vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken fingers and pistachios

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 137% more.
  • Chicken fingers contain 769 times more sodium than pistachios. Chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, while pistachios contain 1mg.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Nuts, pistachio 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +332.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.8%
Contains more IronIron +437%
Contains more CopperCopper +1784.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +299.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.86mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +967.3%
Contains more FatsFats +224.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.7%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +919.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1617.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.069mg 1.3mg 137%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 1.7mg 98%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.87mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 14.38g 57%
Fats 13.95g 45.32g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 23.257g 46%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.3mg 43%
Manganese 0.228mg 1.2mg 42%
Iron 0.73mg 3.92mg 40%
Fiber 1.2g 10.6g 38%
Sodium 769mg 1mg 33%
Phosphorus 282mg 490mg 30%
Magnesium 28mg 121mg 22%
Potassium 373mg 1025mg 19%
Selenium 17.5µg 7µg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.493g 5.907g 16%
Calories 271kcal 560kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.52mg 14%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.2mg 14%
Calcium 17mg 105mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Folate 19µg 51µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 1.67g 6%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.6mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 27.17g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 26µg 3%
Protein 19.22g 20.16g 2%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 2.86mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 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 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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