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Waffle vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are waffle and chicken fingers different?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 52% more than chicken fingers.
  • Waffle contains 15 times more calcium than chicken fingers. Waffle contains 255mg of calcium, while chicken fingers contain 17mg.
  • Waffle is lower in sodium.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than chicken fingers (46).

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +1400%
Contains more IronIron +216.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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.
Waffle
5
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +90.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g
~equal in Other ~2.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Waffle Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 17.5µg 52%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 8.217mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.426mg 28%
Calcium 255mg 17mg 24%
Protein 7.9g 19.22g 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Iron 2.31mg 0.73mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.244mg 15%
Phosphorus 190mg 282mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.179mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.11mg 13%
Sodium 511mg 769mg 11%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 5.783g 7%
Cholesterol 69mg 48mg 7%
Folate 46µg 19µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 3µg 7%
Potassium 159mg 373mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Carbs 32.9g 17.25g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 4.83g 3%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.228mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.866g 2.493g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 28mg 2%
Calories 291kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Fats 14.1g 13.95g 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.71mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 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
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.