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French fries vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Chicken fingers different?

  • French fries are higher in Fiber, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 33% higher.
  • French fries contain 3 times more Fiber than Chicken fingers. While French fries contain 3.8g of Fiber, Chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties 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 Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.6%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +1844.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.6%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +1844.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Manganese - 0.228

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 C +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 C +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Protein +460.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +140.2%
Contains more Protein +460.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.493
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.493
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 French fries Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 16.05g French fries
Protein 3.43g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 14.73g 13.95g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 17.25g French fries
Calories 312kcal 271kcal French fries
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.3g 0.4g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 17mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.73mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 28mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 579mg 373mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 769mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.124mg 0.069mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.228mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 1.67mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.1mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.11mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 30µg 19µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 11.2µg 8µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.493g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 4.83g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.015g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.211g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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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