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Crouton vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crouton and Chicken fingers

  • Crouton has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Fiber, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 43% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Crouton contains 7 times more Folate than Chicken fingers. While Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, Chicken fingers contain only 19µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain 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.
Crouton
Crouton
8
:
2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +347.1%
Contains more Iron +458.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +119.3%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +200.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Crouton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +347.1%
Contains more Iron +458.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +119.3%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +200.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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.
Crouton
Crouton
3
:
9
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Crouton
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Chicken fingers
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 B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
1
:
4
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Carbs +326.1%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Water +748%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Crouton
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Chicken fingers
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 +326.1%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Water +748%
Contains more Other +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
1
:
2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.3%
Crouton
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 16.05g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 6.6g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 73.5g 17.25g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 271kcal Crouton
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 17mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.73mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 28mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 124mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 698mg 769mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.71mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.069mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.228mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 17.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.11mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.179mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 132µg 19µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.337mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.832mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.278mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.211mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.514mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.255mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.052g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 2.493g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crouton Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
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
38%
Crouton
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.