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Maple sugar vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple sugar and chicken fingers

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 182% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 9 times more zinc than chicken fingers. While maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, chicken fingers have only 0.71mg.
  • Maple sugar has less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than maple sugar (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +120.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +753.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1839.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2087.5%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20442.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1981%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +427%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19120%
Contains more FatsFats +6875%
Contains more WaterWater +483%
Contains more OtherOther +267.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7446.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5683%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.228mg 182%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 8.217mg 51%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.71mg 49%
Phosphorus 3mg 282mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 5.783g 38%
Protein 0.1g 19.22g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.426mg 33%
Sodium 11mg 769mg 33%
Selenium 0.8µg 17.5µg 30%
Carbs 90.9g 17.25g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1.244mg 24%
Fats 0.2g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.17mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.179mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 4.83g 12%
Iron 1.61mg 0.73mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.036g 2.493g 11%
Choline 2.1mg 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Calcium 90mg 17mg 7%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Calories 354kcal 271kcal 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.069mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 373mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 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
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.457g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.