Taro vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and chicken fingers different?
- Taro is higher in fiber and copper; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 48% higher.
- Taro contains 3 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While taro contains 4.1g of fiber, chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
- Taro has less saturated fat.
Taro, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties 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 | +17.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
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 CVitamin C | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +616% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1269.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +310.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 8.217mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 5.783g | 38% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 19.22g | 35% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 17.5µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 282mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 13.95g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 1.244mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 4.83g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.179mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.493g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.426mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.069mg | 11% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.228mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 373mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 3.17mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 17.25g | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1181.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6875% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30087.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6867.5% |
