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

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How are Chicken fingers and Veggie burger different?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 212% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 14 times more Vitamin E than Veggie burger. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E, while Veggie burger contains 0.23mg.

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% 0.66% 63% 6% 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% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 AVitamin A +45.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 271kcal 177kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 15.7g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 6.3g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 16.05g 9.37g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 14.27g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 17mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 373mg 333mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Sugar 0.4g 1.07g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.069mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.71mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Starch 17.03g 5.78g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 206mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 569mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 11IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.23mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 17.5µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.753mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.289mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.303mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.052g Veggie burger
Choline 43.7mg 19.4mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 1.778g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.023g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.162mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.605mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.78mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 1.399mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 1.004mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.291mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.885mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.89mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.465mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.081g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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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