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White bread vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between white bread and chicken fingers

  • White bread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, chicken fingers are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
  • White bread covers your daily iron needs 36% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 6 times less folate than white bread. White bread has 111µg of folate, while chicken fingers have 19µg.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +394.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.8%
~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.
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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +186.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.2%
Contains more FatsFats +318.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +706.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 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 StarchStarch +118.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
White bread Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Iron 3.61mg 0.73mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.11mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 5.783g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.426mg 26%
Phosphorus 98mg 282mg 26%
Folate 111µg 19µg 23%
Protein 8.85g 19.22g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 8.217mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 3.17mg 20%
Fats 3.33g 13.95g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.244mg 14%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.228mg 13%
Calcium 144mg 17mg 13%
Sodium 490mg 769mg 12%
Carbs 49.42g 17.25g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 4.83g 11%
Selenium 22µg 17.5µg 8%
Starch 37.17g 17.03g 8%
Saturated fat 0.698g 2.493g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8µg 7%
Potassium 126mg 373mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Choline 14.6mg 43.7mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.179mg 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.069mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 0g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 271kcal 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
White bread 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
33%
White bread
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.795g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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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