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Nachos vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Chicken fingers different?

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin E , however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 47% higher.
  • Nachos contain 3 times more Fiber than Chicken fingers. While Nachos contain 3.2g of Fiber, Chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
  • Nachos have less Sodium.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
Nachos
5
:
5
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Manganese +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Potassium - 373
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Manganese +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Potassium - 373
Equal in Copper - 0.069

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.
Nachos
Nachos
4
:
7
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Chicken fingers
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 A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +57.2%
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Chicken fingers
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 Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +102.4%
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +57.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
1
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
3
:
0
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Starch +66.4%
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Nachos
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chicken fingers
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 Starch +66.4%
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 16.05g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 21.5g 13.95g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 17.25g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 271kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g 17.03g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 17mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.73mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 362mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 313mg 769mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.71mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.187mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 8.6µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 21IU 11IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 3.17mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.11mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 10µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.156mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.521mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.156mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.094mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.25mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.135mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 3mg 48mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.173g 2.493g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.83g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.015g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.211g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.