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Chicken fingers vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken fingers and vermicelli

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, vermicelli is higher in copper, zinc, choline, and selenium.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 205% more than chicken fingers.
  • Vermicelli has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chicken fingers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1310%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more IronIron +147.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2676.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%

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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +305%

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19120%
Contains more FatsFats +13850%
Contains more WaterWater +291.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37053.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14004.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Vermicelli
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.069mg 1.916mg 205%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0mg 51%
Protein 19.22g 0.1g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.041g 38%
Phosphorus 282mg 20mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 769mg 4mg 33%
Zinc 0.71mg 4.24mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Choline 43.7mg 177mg 24%
Carbs 17.25g 82.32g 22%
Fats 13.95g 0.1g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.51mg 18%
Selenium 17.5µg 27µg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0mg 14%
Iron 0.73mg 1.81mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.013g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.014g 11%
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g 11%
Potassium 373mg 3mg 11%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 28mg 2mg 6%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 17mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin K 8µg 3.8µg 4%
Calories 271kcal 331kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
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 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 Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.