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Chicken fingers vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken fingers and sunflower seeds?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than chicken fingers in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 213% more.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +619.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2508.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +604.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.9%

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%
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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1094.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.335mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.13mg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +886%
Contains more FatsFats +268.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
~equal in Protein ~20.78g
~equal in Other ~3.03g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.1%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +525%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 3.17mg 35.17mg 213%
Copper 0.069mg 1.8mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 23.137g 116%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 1.48mg 114%
Manganese 0.228mg 1.95mg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 1.345mg 71%
Magnesium 28mg 325mg 71%
Selenium 17.5µg 53µg 65%
Fats 13.95g 51.46g 58%
Iron 0.73mg 5.25mg 57%
Phosphorus 282mg 660mg 54%
Folate 19µg 227µg 52%
Zinc 0.71mg 5mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 18.528g 34%
Sodium 769mg 9mg 33%
Fiber 1.2g 8.6g 30%
Calories 271kcal 584kcal 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.355mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.493g 4.455g 9%
Potassium 373mg 645mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 17mg 78mg 6%
Protein 19.22g 20.78g 3%
Choline 43.7mg 55.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 1.13mg 2%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 8.335mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 17.25g 20g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.4mg 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 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 Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

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

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