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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.
Contains more Calcium +264.7%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +254.9%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +264.7%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +254.9%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +734.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +734.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +82.6%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +93.4%
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 Carbs +82.6%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +34.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Starch +34.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 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 Fast food Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 16.05g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.01g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 31.5g 17.25g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 271kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 17.03g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 17mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.73mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 134mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 197mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 331mg 769mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.71mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.069mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.228mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 17.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 11IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 3µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
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
Folate 80µg 19µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.16µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 8µg 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
Cholesterol 33mg 48mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 4.493g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.83g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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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