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Chicken fingers vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken fingers and Summer squash

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 48% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +8650%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +8650%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
9
:
3
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +2541.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Chicken fingers
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2541.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Folate +52.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +1488.4%
Contains more Fats +7650%
Contains more Carbs +414.9%
Contains more Other +374.2%
Contains more Water +102.9%
Chicken fingers
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1488.4%
Contains more Fats +7650%
Contains more Carbs +414.9%
Contains more Other +374.2%
Contains more Water +102.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
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1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
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2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chicken fingers
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
Summer squash
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 2.25g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 1.21g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 0.18g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 3.35g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 16kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.4g 2.2g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 15mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 0.35mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 38mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 262mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.71mg 0.29mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.051mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.175mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.12mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.048mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.142mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.487mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.155mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.218mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.011mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.028mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.042mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.065mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.017mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.041mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.053mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.025mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0.052g 0g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.044g Summer squash
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.016g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.089g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.