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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.5µg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more OtherOther +38%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.783g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 257kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 10.29g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.45g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.1mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 16.05g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 17.25g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 48mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 7IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 37mg 17mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.5mg 0.73mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.075mg 0.069mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 116mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 602mg 769mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 11IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg 3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.264mg 0.228mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 17.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.16µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 19µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 28.9mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.493g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.783g 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
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.211g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.015g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 5.439g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
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.