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Chicken fingers vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken fingers and Taco salad

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Taco salad have more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 44% higher.
  • Taco salad has 8 times less Selenium than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 17.5µg of Selenium, while Taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +695.5%
Contains more Calcium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +695.5%
Contains more Calcium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.9%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.9%

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 Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 11.91g Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 6.68g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 7.46g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 11.91g Chicken fingers
Calories 271kcal 141kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Taco salad
Fiber 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.73mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 72mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 210mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.71mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.069mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.228mg 0.167mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 2.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.24mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.68mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.075mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.254mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.311mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.549mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.486mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.145mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.277mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.343mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.201mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.052g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 2.493g 3.446g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 2.606g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.883g 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 Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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

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

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