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

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Differences between Potato wedges and Chicken fingers

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin C, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 10 times more Vitamin C than Chicken fingers. While Potato wedges have 11.2mg of Vitamin C, Chicken fingers have only 1.1mg.
  • Potato wedges have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.1%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +611.9%
Contains more FatsFats +534.1%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5569.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 123kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 2.7g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 2.2g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.1mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 16.05g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 17.25g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 15mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 394mg 373mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.3g 0.4g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.37mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 87mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 49mg 769mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0g 0.052g Potato wedges
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 0.55g 2.493g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
14%
Potato wedges
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.