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Chicken fingers vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken fingers and salami

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin E; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Salami covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than chicken fingers.
  • Salami has 14 times less vitamin E than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of vitamin E, while salami has 0.22mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of salami is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more IronIron +113.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +417.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.9%

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.
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%
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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% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +114%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.201mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.459mg

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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +618.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%
~equal in Water ~45.19g

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
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.4%

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
Salami
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46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.44g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Salami
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Salami DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.52µg 57%
Sodium 769mg 1740mg 42%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.978mg 33%
Copper 0.069mg 0.357mg 32%
Saturated fat 2.493g 9.316g 31%
Selenium 17.5µg 31.3µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.529g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.367mg 21%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.93mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.22mg 20%
Fats 13.95g 25.9g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 11.127g 16%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 6.053mg 14%
Cholesterol 48mg 89mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.357mg 14%
Phosphorus 282mg 191mg 13%
Iron 0.73mg 1.56mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 93.5mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Protein 19.22g 21.85g 5%
Carbs 17.25g 2.4g 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin K 8µg 3.2µg 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin D 7IU 41IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.459mg 3%
Calories 271kcal 336kcal 3%
Magnesium 28mg 19mg 2%
Potassium 373mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 1.201mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.126g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Salami
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
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

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

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