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Chicken fingers vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and peanut butter different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in selenium; however, peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for peanut butter is 62% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 45 times more sodium than peanut butter. While chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, peanut butter contains only 17mg.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +138.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630.3%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.441mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +3691.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +268.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.3%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +437.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.8%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +378.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2462.5%
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 Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter DV% diff.
Manganese 0.228mg 1.665mg 62%
Fats 13.95g 51.36g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 25.941g 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 12.535g 45%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 9.1mg 40%
Copper 0.069mg 0.422mg 39%
Saturated fat 2.493g 10.325g 36%
Magnesium 28mg 168mg 33%
Sodium 769mg 17mg 33%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 13.112mg 31%
Selenium 17.5µg 4.1µg 24%
Folate 19µg 87µg 17%
Calories 271kcal 598kcal 16%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.51mg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 1.2g 5g 15%
Iron 0.73mg 1.74mg 13%
Phosphorus 282mg 335mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 3.56g 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 0.3µg 6%
Protein 19.22g 22.21g 6%
Potassium 373mg 558mg 5%
Choline 43.7mg 63mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 1.137mg 2%
Carbs 17.25g 22.31g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.192mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.441mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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