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Fast food vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Chicken fingers different?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate, while Chicken fingers are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Fast food contains 4 times more Folate than Chicken fingers. Fast food contains 80µg of Folate, while Chicken fingers contain 19µg.
  • Fast food is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were used in this article.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +264.7%
Contains more IronIron +319.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +734.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +27%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +82.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -44.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.83g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +34.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fast food Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 297kcal 271kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.01g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 29.8g 16.05g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 17.25g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 48mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 62mg 17mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 3.06mg 0.73mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.069mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.71mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 17.03g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 331mg 769mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 11IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.357mg 0.228mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 17.5µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.11mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.179mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.16µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 80µg 19µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 34.4mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 4.493g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.83g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.46mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.13mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.785mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.306mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.728mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.402mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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