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Tilsit cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tilsit cheese and chicken fingers

  • Tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 81% more.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 95 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. Tilsit cheese contains 1045IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers contain 11IU.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, tilsit 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 +4017.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +393%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.8%
Contains more IronIron +217.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1653.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%
~equal in Sodium ~769mg

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.4%
~equal in Folate ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +86.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +817.6%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.16µg 81%
Calcium 700mg 17mg 68%
Saturated fat 16.775g 2.493g 65%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 8.217mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 5.783g 34%
Phosphorus 500mg 282mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.426mg 28%
Vitamin A 249µg 3µg 27%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.71mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fats 25.98g 13.95g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 1.244mg 18%
Cholesterol 102mg 48mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.179mg 14%
Protein 24.41g 19.22g 10%
Potassium 65mg 373mg 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.228mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Iron 0.23mg 0.73mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 4.83g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Carbs 1.88g 17.25g 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 17.5µg 5%
Copper 0.026mg 0.069mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.11mg 4%
Calories 340kcal 271kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 753mg 769mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Folate 20µg 19µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.