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Chinese cuisine vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chinese cuisine and chicken fingers

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12; however, chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 43% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 115 times less vitamin A than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 1262IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers have 11IU.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than chicken fingers.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.2%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +541.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +69%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.5%
Contains more FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +192.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +835.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Chinese cuisine Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chinese cuisine Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 8.217mg 43%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 8µg 36%
Phosphorus 76mg 282mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 5.783g 24%
Protein 7.08g 19.22g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.426mg 20%
Selenium 6.7µg 17.5µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.244mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 3.17mg 16%
Sodium 409mg 769mg 16%
Fats 5.3g 13.95g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.16µg 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.1mg 12%
Cholesterol 14mg 48mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.179mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 4.83g 9%
Calories 105kcal 271kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.493g 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 3µg 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.71mg 7%
Folate 45µg 19µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.11mg 6%
Starch 1.82g 17.03g 6%
Potassium 204mg 373mg 5%
Iron 1.11mg 0.73mg 5%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.228mg 4%
Carbs 7.29g 17.25g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.069mg 2%
Choline 34.5mg 43.7mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 0g 1%
Calcium 22mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 2.41g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Chicken fingers
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.515g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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