Quinoa vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and chicken fingers different?
- Quinoa is richer in manganese and copper, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 49% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains 3 times more copper than chicken fingers. Quinoa contains 0.192mg of copper, while chicken fingers contain 0.069mg.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
Quinoa, cooked and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +403.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1894.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 8.217mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 5.783g | 31% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 19.22g | 30% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 17.5µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.426mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 13.95g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 282mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.228mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 3.17mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.069mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 4.83g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 2.493g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.73mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 373mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.179mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23mg | 43.7mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 17.25g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Starch | 17.63g | 17.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +626.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 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 | -90.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +814.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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