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Chicken fingers vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken fingers and potato pancake

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin B5, while potato pancake has more vitamin C, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 41% more than potato pancake.
  • Chicken fingers contain 14 times more vitamin E than potato pancake. While chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, potato pancake contains only 0.23mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken fingers is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.8%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Sodium ~764mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2409.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.173mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.448mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.76g
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +22.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.39g

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.672mg 41%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 27.6mg 29%
Protein 19.22g 6.08g 26%
Phosphorus 282mg 128mg 22%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.23mg 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 95mg 16%
Selenium 17.5µg 8.9µg 16%
Iron 0.73mg 1.67mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 7.516g 12%
Copper 0.069mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.757mg 10%
Fiber 1.2g 3.3g 8%
Potassium 373mg 622mg 7%
Folate 19µg 41µg 6%
Choline 43.7mg 74.2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.29µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.158mg 4%
Vitamin K 8µg 2.7µg 4%
Carbs 17.25g 27.81g 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 3.73g 3%
Starch 17.03g 20.88g 2%
Calcium 17mg 32mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.448mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 11IU 1%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Fats 13.95g 14.76g 1%
Calories 271kcal 268kcal 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.71mg 0.7mg 0%
Sodium 769mg 764mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.173mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Saturated fat 2.493g 2.496g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0030000000000001g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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