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Mustard vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mustard and chicken fingers?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium and fiber, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 48% more.
  • Mustard has 3 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While mustard has 4g of fiber, chicken fingers have only 1.2g.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken fingers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more IronIron +120.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +780.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +471.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +79.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.9%
Contains more FatsFats +317.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +647.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +2560.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Mustard Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 8.217mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 5.783g 33%
Protein 3.74g 19.22g 31%
Selenium 33.5µg 17.5µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.426mg 27%
Phosphorus 108mg 282mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.244mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 3.17mg 19%
Fats 3.34g 13.95g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Sodium 1104mg 769mg 15%
Fiber 4g 1.2g 11%
Calories 60kcal 271kcal 11%
Iron 1.61mg 0.73mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.214g 2.493g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.179mg 8%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.228mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 4.83g 7%
Starch 0.64g 17.03g 7%
Potassium 152mg 373mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 8µg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 28mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 17mg 5%
Carbs 5.83g 17.25g 4%
Choline 22.4mg 43.7mg 4%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Copper 0.074mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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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