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Chicken fingers vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken fingers and semolina?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet semolina is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% more.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types 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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Iron ~0.74mg

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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.452mg

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1254.4%
Contains more WaterWater +373%
Contains more OtherOther +314.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.9%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1772.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1696%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%

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
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +301%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Semolina
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Semolina DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.322g 36%
Manganese 0.228mg 1.035mg 35%
Sodium 769mg 2mg 33%
Copper 0.069mg 0.284mg 24%
Protein 19.22g 7.51g 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.03mg 21%
Carbs 17.25g 80.89g 21%
Starch 17.03g 68.29g 21%
Fats 13.95g 1.03g 20%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 5.048mg 20%
Phosphorus 282mg 153mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.672mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.258g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.05mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.294g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.224mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 0.1µg 7%
Potassium 373mg 174mg 6%
Calories 271kcal 374kcal 5%
Calcium 17mg 71mg 5%
Selenium 17.5µg 19.9µg 4%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.02mg 3%
Folate 19µg 8µg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.452mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 79.09g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 27mg 0%
Iron 0.73mg 0.74mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0.33g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.02g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients

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

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