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Fish sandwich vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken fingers?

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Fish sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken fingers. Fish sandwich has 0.68µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken fingers have 0.16µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 17.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 17.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Contains more Vitamin E +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Contains more Vitamin E +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Water - 46.64
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Protein +86.8%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Water - 46.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 16.05g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.45g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 26.69g 17.25g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 37mg 17mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 0.73mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 116mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 206mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 602mg 769mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.075mg 0.069mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.228mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 17.5µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 11IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 9IU 7IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.1mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.11mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 46µg 19µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.16µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg Fish sandwich
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
Cholesterol 35mg 48mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.493g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.783g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 5.439g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.015g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.211g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.