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Omelette vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between omelette and chicken fingers

  • Omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 88% higher.
  • Omelette has 6 times more choline than chicken fingers. While omelette has 247.6mg of choline, chicken fingers have only 43.7mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken fingers (46).

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
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 +182.4%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
~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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
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 +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.244mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 +63.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2595.3%
Contains more OtherOther +194%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 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 -24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.83g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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.
Omelette Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 48mg 88%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 8.217mg 51%
Choline 247.6mg 43.7mg 37%
Sodium 155mg 769mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.426mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 5.783g 20%
Vitamin A 172µg 3µg 19%
Protein 10.57g 19.22g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.179mg 16%
Phosphorus 167mg 282mg 16%
Selenium 25.8µg 17.5µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 3.17mg 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.73mg 9%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.228mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin D 69IU 7IU 8%
Potassium 117mg 373mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Calories 154kcal 271kcal 6%
Carbs 0.64g 17.25g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 39µg 19µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 28mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.319g 2.493g 4%
Fats 11.66g 13.95g 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.71mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 8µg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 1.244mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.31g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g 0.052g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 4.83g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 0.015g 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
Omelette 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
45%
Omelette
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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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