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Chicken fingers vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken fingers and Roast beef sandwich

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Chicken fingers contain 7 times more Vitamin E than Roast beef sandwich. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E, while Roast beef sandwich contains 0.43mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more IronIron +261.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.234mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 0.66% 63% 6% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
~equal in Water ~49.91g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.2%

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.65g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 271kcal 244kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 15.17g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 10.3g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 17.25g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 48mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 1IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 373mg 224mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.4g 3.84g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.069mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.71mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.03g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 282mg 200mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 11IU 8IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.43mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 17.5µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 4.343mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.215mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 2.8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.389g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 32.4mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 3.399g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 3.987g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.762g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.152g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.465g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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