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Chicken fingers vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken fingers and Pizza

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 27% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 0.426mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Pizza contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.9%
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.9%
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin E +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3154.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3154.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Equal in Water - 43.17
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Equal in Water - 43.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +58.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +58.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 19.22g 11.39g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 9.69g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 271kcal 266kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.4g 3.58g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 17mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.73mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 216mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 172mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 0.71mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.069mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.228mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 17.5µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 11IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.83mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.825mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.08mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 8µg 6.7µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.41mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.564mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.139mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.77mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.264mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.664mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.72mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.355mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.241g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.465g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 2.608g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.681g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.367g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.175g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.