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Chicken fingers vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken fingers and Turmeric

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Turmeric have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 851% higher.
  • Turmeric has 28 times less Sodium than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 769mg of Sodium, while Turmeric has 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 Selenium +182.3%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +7434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +642.9%
Contains more Potassium +457.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +533.8%
Contains more Copper +1784.1%
Contains more Manganese +8584.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Selenium +182.3%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +7434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +642.9%
Contains more Potassium +457.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +533.8%
Contains more Copper +1784.1%
Contains more Manganese +8584.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.5%
Equal in Folate - 20
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.5%
Equal in Folate - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +329.2%
Contains more Water +263%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Other +140.8%
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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +329.2%
Contains more Water +263%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Other +140.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +975.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +975.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495%
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 Turmeric
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 19.22g 9.68g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 3.25g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 271kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0.4g 3.21g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 17mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.73mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 28mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 282mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 373mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 769mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.71mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.069mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.228mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 17.5µg 6.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.7mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.058mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.15mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.35mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.542mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.107mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.17mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.33mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.47mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.81mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.38mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.14mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.53mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.66mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.15mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.056g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 1.838g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 0.449g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.756g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.003g 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 Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients

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

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