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Hamburger vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hamburgers and chicken fingers

  • Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and folate; however, chicken fingers are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Hamburgers have 4 times more zinc than chicken fingers. While hamburgers have 2.87mg of zinc, chicken fingers have only 0.71mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than hamburgers (66).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; 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% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 +500%
Contains more IronIron +294.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1421.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +81.8%
~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.
Hamburger Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Hamburger Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.16µg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 5.783g 36%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Iron 2.88mg 0.73mg 27%
Phosphorus 136mg 282mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.71mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.244mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 8.217mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.426mg 17%
Sodium 414mg 769mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.096g 2.493g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.11mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 17mg 9%
Folate 56µg 19µg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.179mg 5%
Potassium 226mg 373mg 4%
Protein 17.08g 19.22g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 0g 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.069mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 24.1g 17.25g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 4.83g 2%
Calories 295kcal 271kcal 1%
Fats 14.36g 13.95g 1%
Fiber 0.9g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 16.05g N/A
Cholesterol 47mg 48mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.228mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 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
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. 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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