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Chicken fingers vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken fingers and Squid

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 218% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Squid has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 8.217mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid has 2.189mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +1384.9%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Selenium +412%
Equal in Sodium - 744
Equal in Manganese - 0.209
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +1384.9%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Selenium +412%
Equal in Sodium - 744
Equal in Manganese - 0.209

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6036.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +865.9%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3275%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6036.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +865.9%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +896.4%
Contains more Carbs +951.8%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +14.3%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +896.4%
Contains more Carbs +951.8%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2881.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2057.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2881.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2057.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

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 Squid
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Squid Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 1.64g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 32.48g Squid
Fats 13.95g 1.4g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 1.64g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 158kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Squid
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.73mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 28mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 282mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 373mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 769mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 0.71mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.069mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.228mg 0.209mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 11IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.017mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.189mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.9mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.27mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.803mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.845mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.553mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.616mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.518mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.164mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.655mg 0.624mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 224mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Squid
Saturated Fat 2.493g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.162g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.268g 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 Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.