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Veggie burger vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veggie burger and Chicken fingers different?

  • Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Copper, while Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 212% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Veggie burger contains 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken fingers. Veggie burger contains 2.01µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken fingers contain 0.16µg.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more IronIron +230.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +317.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.9%

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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1156.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -42.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +171.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +55%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +194.6%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Veggie burger Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 177kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 15.7g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 6.3g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.1mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 9.37g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Carbs 14.27g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 5mg 48mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 56mg 28mg Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 17mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 2.41mg 0.73mg Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 4.9g 1.2g Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.069mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 0.71mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 206mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 569mg 769mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 11IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.951mg 0.228mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 17.5µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.11mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.179mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.16µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 124µg 19µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.052g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 1.44g 2.493g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.605mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.399mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.004mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.291mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.89mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.465mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.13g 0g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
97%
Veggie burger
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.

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