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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 for 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.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than nachos (75).

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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~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.
Nachos
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 EVitamin E +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
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 FatsFats +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
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 StarchStarch +66.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +32.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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.
Nachos Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nachos Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 8.217mg 47%
Protein 4.32g 19.22g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 4.83g 23%
Sodium 313mg 769mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.244mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.426mg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 17.5µg 16%
Cholesterol 3mg 48mg 15%
Fats 21.5g 13.95g 12%
Phosphorus 198mg 282mg 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg 9%
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g 8%
Carbs 34.91g 17.25g 6%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 3.17mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.783g 5%
Starch 28.33g 17.03g 5%
Calcium 63mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.179mg 4%
Calories 343kcal 271kcal 4%
Magnesium 42mg 28mg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 43.7mg 3%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.228mg 2%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.11mg 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.493g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 16.05g N/A
Potassium 362mg 373mg 0%
Iron 0.75mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
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 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. 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.

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