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Potato pancake vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato pancake and chicken fingers

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin C, copper, iron, and fiber, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 41% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 25 times more vitamin C than chicken fingers. While potato pancake contains 27.6mg of vitamin C, chicken fingers contain only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken fingers is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.8%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg
~equal in Sodium ~769mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 CVitamin C +2409.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +196.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.426mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 CarbsCarbs +61.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.493g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 +22.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 8.217mg 41%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.1mg 29%
Protein 6.08g 19.22g 26%
Phosphorus 128mg 282mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.17mg 20%
Cholesterol 95mg 48mg 16%
Selenium 8.9µg 17.5µg 16%
Iron 1.67mg 0.73mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 5.783g 12%
Copper 0.18mg 0.069mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.244mg 10%
Fiber 3.3g 1.2g 8%
Potassium 622mg 373mg 7%
Folate 41µg 19µg 6%
Choline 74.2mg 43.7mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.16µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 8µg 4%
Carbs 27.81g 17.25g 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 4.83g 3%
Starch 20.88g 17.03g 2%
Calcium 32mg 17mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.426mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 7IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 0g 1%
Fats 14.76g 13.95g 1%
Calories 268kcal 271kcal 0%
Net carbs 24.51g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.71mg 0%
Sodium 764mg 769mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.179mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Saturated fat 2.496g 2.493g 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 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
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0030000000000001g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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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