Shortbread vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortbread and chicken fingers
- Shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 31% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 4 times more iron than chicken fingers. While shortbread contains 2.98mg of iron, chicken fingers contain only 0.73mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.
- Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more IronIron | +308.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +323.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +44.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +327.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.3% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +326.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +4755.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 8.217mg | 31% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 282mg | 31% |
Protein | 5.37g | 19.22g | 28% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 0.73mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.426mg | 27% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 2.493g | 26% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 17.5µg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
Fats | 26.22g | 13.95g | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 1.244mg | 18% |
Sodium | 353mg | 769mg | 18% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 5.783g | 17% |
Carbs | 63.78g | 17.25g | 16% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
Folate | 81µg | 19µg | 16% |
Calories | 514kcal | 271kcal | 12% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17.03g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
Choline | 0.9mg | 43.7mg | 8% |
Potassium | 88mg | 373mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.228mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 3.17mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 4.83g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 8µg | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 28mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | 16.05g | N/A |
Calcium | 13mg | 17mg | 0% |
Sugar | 21.65g | 0.4g | N/A |
Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.052g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.211g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 5.439g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats | +88% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +257.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1195.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +185.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 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 StarchStarch | +137.6% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5147.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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