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Chicken fingers vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken fingers and yogurt?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet yogurt is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% more.
  • Chicken fingers have 317 times more vitamin E than yogurt. While chicken fingers have 3.17mg of vitamin E, yogurt has only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of sodium in yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat types 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%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.5%
Contains more IronIron +942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +547.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%

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%
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3850.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.8%

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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3476.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379.2%
Contains more OtherOther +308.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%

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
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9013.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48091.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Yogurt
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Yogurt DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.208mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.012g 38%
Sodium 769mg 36mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.063mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg 25%
Phosphorus 282mg 135mg 21%
Fats 13.95g 0.39g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.01mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.331mg 18%
Protein 19.22g 10.19g 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg 14%
Selenium 17.5µg 9.7µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.053g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.117g 11%
Calories 271kcal 59kcal 11%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.009mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 110mg 9%
Iron 0.73mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.278mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 0µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.023mg 7%
Potassium 373mg 141mg 7%
Copper 0.069mg 0.017mg 6%
Carbs 17.25g 3.6g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Choline 43.7mg 15.1mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 3.6g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 3.24g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.006g 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 0.001g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients

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

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