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Chicken fingers vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken fingers and pumpkin seeds

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 87% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 43 times less sodium than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 769mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +835.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more IronIron +353.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1350.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.5%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1051.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +936.4%
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.3%
~equal in Protein ~18.55g

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.9%

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 Pumpkin seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.71mg 10.3mg 87%
Copper 0.069mg 0.69mg 69%
Fiber 1.2g 18.4g 69%
Magnesium 28mg 262mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.286mg 50%
Sodium 769mg 18mg 33%
Iron 0.73mg 3.31mg 32%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.037mg 30%
Phosphorus 282mg 92mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.056mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 8.844g 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 373mg 919mg 16%
Carbs 17.25g 53.75g 12%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.496mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.052mg 10%
Calories 271kcal 446kcal 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Fats 13.95g 19.4g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.493g 3.67g 5%
Calcium 17mg 55mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 6.032g 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Protein 19.22g 18.55g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.