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Danish pastry vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Danish pastry and Chicken fingers?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Iron, and Folate, yet Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 39% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more Folate than Chicken fingers. Danish pastry has 60µg of Folate, while Chicken fingers have 19µg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
6
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4
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +280.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Equal in Selenium - 17.5
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
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 +105.9%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +280.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Equal in Selenium - 17.5

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
5
:
7
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 A +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
2
:
3
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Fats +57%
Contains more Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Protein +140.3%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +96%
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 Fats +57%
Contains more Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Protein +140.3%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +96%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 16.05g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 21.9g 13.95g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 17.25g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 271kcal Danish pastry
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 6.95g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 35mg 17mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 108mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 98mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 417mg 769mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.089mg 0.069mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.228mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 17.5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 11IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 3µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.11mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.179mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 60µg 19µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.644mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.43mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.174mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.412mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.205mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 23mg 48mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.052g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.83g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 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

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.