Chocolate vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate and chicken fingers
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 107% more than chicken fingers.
- Chocolate contains 11 times more iron than chicken fingers. While chocolate contains 8.02mg of iron, chicken fingers contain only 0.73mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +421.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +998.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1389.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +522.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +483.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +487% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1033.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +318.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +914.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4708.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +11462.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.069mg | 107% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.73mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 2.493g | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.228mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 8.217mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 769mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 5.783g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.426mg | 30% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 19.22g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 28mg | 28% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 13.95g | 27% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 17.5µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.2g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.244mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 3.17mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 17.25g | 15% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 271kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 48mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 4.83g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 282mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 373mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.052g | 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 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins