Chicken fingers vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken fingers and chicken McNuggets
- Chicken fingers have more protein, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in fats, vitamin B12, and omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid).
- Chicken McNuggets have 2 times less vitamin B2 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 0.179mg of vitamin B2, while chicken McNuggets have 0.11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13.95g | 19.81g | 9% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 566mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 8.134g | 8% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 15.79g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 7.4mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.211g | 0.296g | 5% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 3.261g | 3% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.398mg | 2% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.439g | 5.105g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 15.09g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 7 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 272mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 5.61g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 7.1g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 141kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 33g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.3 | 4.2 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.114g | 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) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.008g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.014g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42% |
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.61g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
