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Chicken fingers vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 61% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +663%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +605.3%

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
Contains more FatsFats +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +823.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +329.3%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.7%

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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +298.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.73mg 5.57mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.702mg 49%
Folate 19µg 134µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.086mg 26%
Phosphorus 282mg 102mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.487mg 24%
Starch 17.03g 67.83g 21%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.686mg 20%
Protein 19.22g 9.46g 20%
Carbs 17.25g 74.05g 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin K 8µg 25.4µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.536mg 14%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 1.15mg 13%
Selenium 17.5µg 10.3µg 13%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 6.442mg 11%
Copper 0.069mg 0.139mg 8%
Fats 13.95g 8.64g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 1.986g 7%
Calories 271kcal 418kcal 7%
Potassium 373mg 152mg 7%
Sodium 769mg 941mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 4.835g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g 6%
Choline 43.7mg 16.7mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.493g 1.653g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 71.25g N/A
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1.29g N/A
Zinc 0.71mg 0.69mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.