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English muffin vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and chicken fingers

  • English muffins have more copper and fiber; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 42% more than English muffins.
  • Chicken fingers have 2 times less fiber than English muffins. English muffins have 2.7g of fiber, while chicken fingers have 1.2g.
  • English muffins contain less sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 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 more CalciumCalcium +205.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +890.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +166.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.6%
Contains more FatsFats +675%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1499.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +551.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 8.217mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 5.783g 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.426mg 29%
Protein 7.7g 19.22g 23%
Phosphorus 133mg 282mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fats 1.8g 13.95g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.244mg 16%
Sodium 464mg 769mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 4.83g 11%
Carbs 46g 17.25g 10%
Saturated fat 0.259g 2.493g 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Copper 0.129mg 0.069mg 7%
Potassium 131mg 373mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.228mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg 5%
Folate 37µg 19µg 5%
Calcium 52mg 17mg 4%
Calories 235kcal 271kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.179mg 2%
Iron 0.89mg 0.73mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.