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Chicken fingers vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and paprika different?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium than chicken fingers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Spices, paprika are the varieties used 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +535.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.3%
Contains more IronIron +2795.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597.4%

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%
Paprika
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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% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +818%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +903.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.8%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +314.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
~equal in Fats ~12.89g

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% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +102.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Paprika
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 3µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 0.73mg 21.14mg 255%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 29.1mg 173%
Fiber 1.2g 34.9g 135%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 2.141mg 132%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 1.23mg 81%
Copper 0.069mg 0.713mg 72%
Vitamin K 8µg 80.3µg 60%
Manganese 0.228mg 1.59mg 59%
Potassium 373mg 2280mg 56%
Magnesium 28mg 178mg 36%
Zinc 0.71mg 4.33mg 33%
Sodium 769mg 68mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 2.51mg 25%
Calcium 17mg 229mg 21%
Selenium 17.5µg 6.3µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.33mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 7.766g 13%
Carbs 17.25g 53.99g 12%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 10.06mg 12%
Protein 19.22g 14.14g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 1.695g 8%
Folate 19µg 49µg 8%
Fructose 0g 6.71g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Phosphorus 282mg 314mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.493g 2.14g 2%
Fats 13.95g 12.89g 2%
Choline 43.7mg 51.5mg 1%
Calories 271kcal 282kcal 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

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

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