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Chicken sandwich vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken sandwich and Chicken fingers

  • Chicken sandwich has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Chicken fingers has more Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily need of Phosphorus 14% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. While Chicken sandwich contains 58mg of Calcium, Chicken fingers contain only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Sodium - 769
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Sodium - 769
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Manganese - 0.228

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 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.217
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.244
Equal in Vitamin K - 8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.217
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.244
Equal in Vitamin K - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Equal in Water - 46.64
Equal in Other - 2.94
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Equal in Water - 46.64
Equal in Other - 2.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.03
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.03

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 16.05g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 11.19g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 20.89g 17.25g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 16.5g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 17mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.73mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 185mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 245mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 753mg 769mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.067mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.219mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 19.9µg 17.5µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 11IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 2.41mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 5IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.11mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.179mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 47µg 19µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8.5µg 8µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 35mg 48mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.052g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 2.493g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.008g

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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
47%
Chicken sandwich
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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