Pizza vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pizza and chicken fingers
- Pizza has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 27% more than pizza.
- Chicken fingers have 11 times less calcium than pizza. Pizza has 188mg of calcium, while chicken fingers have 17mg.
- Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1005.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +432.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
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Water
~46.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
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 | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 5.783g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.426mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 8.217mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.11mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.73mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 17mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 19.22g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 3.17mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.16µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 48mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 282mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 2.493g | 9% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 13.95g | 7% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 769mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 373mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 4.83g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.228mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 17.25g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 17.5µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 17.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 271kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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