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Chicken fingers vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and oatmeal

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B5; however, oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 65% higher.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than chicken fingers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more IronIron +716.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4428.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +829.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +711%
Contains more FatsFats +925.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.8%
Contains more OtherOther +415.8%
Contains more WaterWater +80.2%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1135.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1257.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +64.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +37.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.73mg 5.96mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.426g 36%
Protein 19.22g 2.37g 34%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.025mg 32%
Sodium 769mg 49mg 31%
Phosphorus 282mg 77mg 29%
Selenium 17.5µg 5µg 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.07mg 21%
Fats 13.95g 1.36g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.317mg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.558mg 14%
Vitamin A 3µg 130µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.26mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.391g 11%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.226g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.29mg 10%
Calories 271kcal 68kcal 10%
Potassium 373mg 61mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 4.7mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 17mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 0.4µg 6%
Folate 19µg 44µg 6%
Starch 17.03g 10.37g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.215mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g 2%
Carbs 17.25g 11.67g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.62mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 9.97g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.46g N/A
Copper 0.069mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.057mg 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 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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