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Focaccia vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between focaccia and chicken fingers

  • Focaccia has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2; however, chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for focaccia is 30% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 7 times less folate than focaccia. Focaccia has 138µg of folate, while chicken fingers have 19µg.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index than chicken fingers.

Food types used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +332.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.1%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1406.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +107.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more FatsFats +76.8%
Contains more OtherOther +82.6%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Focaccia Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 5.783g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.11mg 30%
Iron 3.16mg 0.73mg 30%
Folate 138µg 19µg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 8.217mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.426mg 24%
Phosphorus 128mg 282mg 22%
Protein 8.77g 19.22g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 1.244mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 3.17mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.179mg 9%
Sodium 561mg 769mg 9%
Fats 7.89g 13.95g 9%
Potassium 114mg 373mg 8%
Choline 2.9mg 43.7mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Saturated fat 0.877g 2.493g 7%
Carbs 35.82g 17.25g 6%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.71mg 6%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.228mg 6%
Selenium 15.9µg 17.5µg 3%
Calcium 35mg 17mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 4.83g 2%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 8µg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.069mg 2%
Calories 249kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.616g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.