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Chicken fingers vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken fingers and shortbread

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5, while shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 31% more than shortbread.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.3%
Contains more IronIron +308.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.4%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.3%

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1195.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.4%
Contains more FatsFats +88%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.7%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +137.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5147.5%
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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.275mg 31%
Phosphorus 282mg 66mg 31%
Protein 19.22g 5.37g 28%
Iron 0.73mg 2.98mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.071mg 27%
Saturated fat 2.493g 8.105g 26%
Selenium 17.5µg 6.2µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.353mg 20%
Fats 13.95g 26.22g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.321mg 18%
Sodium 769mg 353mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 8.326g 17%
Carbs 17.25g 63.78g 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Folate 19µg 81µg 16%
Calories 271kcal 514kcal 12%
Starch 17.03g 40.47g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.314mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 0.9mg 8%
Potassium 373mg 88mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.393mg 7%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 2.44mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 6.708g 5%
Vitamin K 8µg 11µg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.09mg 2%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 17mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 21.65g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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