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Coffee vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coffee and chicken fingers

  • The amount of vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and potassium in chicken fingers is higher than in coffee.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 50% more than coffee.
  • Coffee contains less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +661.2%
Contains more IronIron +7200%
Contains more CopperCopper +3350%
Contains more ZincZinc +3450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +1580.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +113.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15916.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +525.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 8.217mg 50%
Phosphorus 3mg 282mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 5.783g 39%
Protein 0.12g 19.22g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.426mg 33%
Sodium 2mg 769mg 33%
Selenium 0µg 17.5µg 32%
Fats 0.02g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.244mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 1kcal 271kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 0.002g 2.493g 11%
Potassium 49mg 373mg 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.228mg 9%
Iron 0.01mg 0.73mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.179mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Choline 2.6mg 43.7mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Copper 0.002mg 0.069mg 7%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.71mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 28mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Calcium 2mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 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 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.

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