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 have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Crouton covers your daily need for 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.
- Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +458.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +466.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +594.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1538.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +748% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -39.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.11mg | 43% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.73mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 17.5µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.426mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 5.783g | 30% |
| Folate | 132µg | 19µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 282mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 17.25g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 8.217mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.244mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.2g | 16% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 19.22g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 13.95g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.069mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 271kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 373mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 2.493g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 4.83g | 4% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 769mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
35%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins