Chicken fingers vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and steak different?
- Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3 and phosphorus, while steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 85% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 13 times more sodium than steak. Chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, while steak contains 58mg.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than steak (0).
Fast foods, chicken tenders and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +793% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +444.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +545.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 2.2µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 6.34mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.896g | 33% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 58mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 8.443g | 27% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 31.8µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 5.149mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 163mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 9.171g | 11% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 24.85g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.301mg | 9% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 19.02g | 8% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 1.6µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 271kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 6IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.