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Chicken fingers vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Skipjack tuna

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 16 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. While Chicken fingers have 769mg of Sodium, Skipjack tuna has only 47mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Manganese +1100%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +981.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +179.6%
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +981.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +179.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1887.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1887.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 0g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 13.95g 1.29g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 0g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 132kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.73mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 28mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 373mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 769mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.71mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.069mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.228mg 0.019mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 11IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.038mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.122mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.485mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 19µg 10µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.803mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.845mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.553mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.616mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.518mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.101mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.655mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 48mg 60mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.243g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.403g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

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Chicken fingers Skipjack tuna
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.