Chicken fingers vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken fingers and flax seeds
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 128% higher.
- Chicken fingers have 26 times more sodium than flax seeds. While chicken fingers have 769mg of sodium, flax seeds have only 30mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1668.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +988.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +922.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1394.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +570.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
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Protein
~18.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 28.73g | 153% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 1.644mg | 128% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 1.22mg | 128% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 27.3g | 104% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 2.482mg | 98% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 392mg | 87% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 5.73mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 642mg | 51% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 42.16g | 43% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 4.34mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.08mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 30mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 255mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.31mg | 19% |
| Folate | 19µg | 87µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 25.4µg | 14% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 534kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 813mg | 13% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 7.527g | 7% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 78.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.985mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 3.663g | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 28.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.473mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 4.3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 18.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins