Chicken fingers vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken fingers and pork
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, while pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pork covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 64% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 12 times more sodium than pork. While chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, pork contains only 62mg.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +993.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +697.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +337.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
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Fats
~13.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.877mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 45.3µg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.2g | 31% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 62mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 5.037mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.29mg | 19% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 27.32g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.39mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 5.23g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.698mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.321mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 80mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 93.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 53IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.464mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 6.19g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 242kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 423mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 13.92g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 1.067mg | 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 |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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