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Yogurt vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yogurt and chicken fingers?

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% more.
  • Yogurt has 5 times more vitamin B12 than chicken fingers. While yogurt has 0.75µg of vitamin B12, chicken fingers have only 0.16µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +547.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.5%
Contains more IronIron +942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.4%

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.
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3850.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +82.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3476.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379.2%
Contains more OtherOther +308.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9013.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48091.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 8.217mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 5.783g 38%
Sodium 36mg 769mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.426mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.16µg 25%
Phosphorus 135mg 282mg 21%
Fats 0.39g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.244mg 18%
Protein 10.19g 19.22g 18%
Cholesterol 5mg 48mg 14%
Selenium 9.7µg 17.5µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 0.117g 2.493g 11%
Calories 59kcal 271kcal 11%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.228mg 10%
Calcium 110mg 17mg 9%
Iron 0.07mg 0.73mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.179mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.11mg 7%
Potassium 141mg 373mg 7%
Copper 0.017mg 0.069mg 6%
Carbs 3.6g 17.25g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Choline 15.1mg 43.7mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 28mg 4%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.71mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 3.24g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 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 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 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 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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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