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Chicken fingers vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and veggie burgers different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, iron, fiber, and copper.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 212% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 14 times more vitamin E than veggie burgers. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, while veggie burgers contain 0.23mg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more IronIron +230.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +317.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.1%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1156.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.6%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.2%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +194.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +55%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 2.651mg 212%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.01µg 77%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.951mg 31%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.753mg 28%
Folate 19µg 124µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.023g 25%
Iron 0.73mg 2.41mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.23mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.289mg 19%
Fiber 1.2g 4.9g 15%
Copper 0.069mg 0.2mg 15%
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg 14%
Calcium 17mg 136mg 12%
Fats 13.95g 6.3g 12%
Phosphorus 282mg 206mg 11%
Selenium 17.5µg 22.6µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.303mg 9%
Sodium 769mg 569mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 1.778g 8%
Magnesium 28mg 56mg 7%
Protein 19.22g 15.7g 7%
Saturated fat 2.493g 1.44g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.244mg 5%
Calories 271kcal 177kcal 5%
Starch 17.03g 5.78g 5%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.26mg 5%
Choline 43.7mg 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.5mg 4%
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 373mg 333mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 17.25g 14.27g 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 1.07g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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