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Chicken fingers vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and Fish sandwich?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sandwich. Chicken fingers have 0.426mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sandwich has 0.07mg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more OtherOther +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~6.257g

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 271kcal 257kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 10.29g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 12.45g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 16.05g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 17.25g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 48mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 28mg 25mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 373mg 206mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.4g 3.53g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.71mg 0.49mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 116mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 11IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.55mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.228mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 17.5µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.14mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.15mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.37mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.07mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 19µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.08g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 28.9mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 2.595g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 6.257g Fish sandwich
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 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Fish 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
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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