Which has more protein, CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak or APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu?

CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak has more protein at 31.5g per 100g, compared to 19.3g for APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu.

Which has more calories, CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak or APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu?

APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu has more calories at 296 kcal per 100g, compared to 203 kcal for CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak.

Is CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak healthier than APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

CRACKER BARREL vs APPLEBEE'S

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

CRACKER BARREL 203

APPLEBEE'S 296

Protein (g)

CRACKER BARREL 31.5

APPLEBEE'S 19.3

Carbs (g)

CRACKER BARREL 0

APPLEBEE'S 18.4

Fat (g)

CRACKER BARREL 8.52

APPLEBEE'S 16.1

Fiber (g)

CRACKER BARREL —

APPLEBEE'S 1.20

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak — 31.5g vs 19.3g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak — 203 vs 296 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	CRACKER BARREL	APPLEBEE'S	Diff
Energy
Energy	203 kcal	296 kcal	-31%
Macronutrients
Water	59.4 g	43.4 g	+37%
Protein	31.5 g	19.3 g	+64%
Total lipid (fat)	8.52 g	16.1 g	-47%
Carbohydrate, by difference	0 g	18.4 g	-100%
Fiber, total dietary	—	1.20 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	3.05 g	2.85 g	+7%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	3.40 g	3.57 g	-5%
Fatty acids, total trans	0.426 g	0.116 g	+267%
Cholesterol	87.0 mg	51.0 mg	+71%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.089 mg	0.100 mg	-11%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.350 mg	0.177 mg	+98%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	6.40 mg	7.89 mg	-19%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.770 mg	1.57 mg	-51%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.691 mg	0.484 mg	+43%
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	3.00 ug	0.150 ug	+1900%
Vitamin A, RAE	7.00 ug	10.0 ug	-30%
Carotene, beta	—	23.0 ug
Carotene, alpha	—	0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.460 mg	1.28 mg	-64%
Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4)	3.50 ug	8.20 ug	-57%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	7.00 mg	23.0 mg	-70%
Iron, Fe	2.75 mg	0.900 mg	+206%
Magnesium, Mg	28.0 mg	30.0 mg	-7%
Phosphorus, P	249 mg	305 mg	-18%
Potassium, K	408 mg	337 mg	+21%
Sodium, Na	180 mg	763 mg	-76%
Zinc, Zn	5.42 mg	0.710 mg	+663%
Copper, Cu	0.112 mg	0.071 mg	+58%
Manganese, Mn	0.020 mg	0.260 mg	-92%
Selenium, Se	31.8 ug	16.9 ug	+88%
Other Nutrients
Energy	848 kj	1238 kj	-32%
Ash	1.64 g	2.81 g	-42%
Total Sugars	—	0.390 g
Sucrose	—	0 g
Glucose	—	0.390 g
Fructose	—	0 g
Lactose	—	0 g
Maltose	—	0 g
Galactose	—	0 g
Starch	—	17.0 g
Retinol	7.00 ug	7.00 ug	=
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	—	11.0 ug
Vitamin A, IU	23.0 IU	72.0 IU	-68%
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	—	6.00 ug
Lycopene	—	72.0 ug
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol)	0 mg	0.170 mg	-100%
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol)	0.150 mg	7.01 mg	-98%
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol)	0.030 mg	1.12 mg	-97%
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	0.010 mg	-100%
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	0.080 mg	-100%
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	—
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	1.00 ug	25.1 ug	-96%
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form)	0.900 ug	0.200 ug	+350%
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	0 g	0.007 g	-100%
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	0.008 g	0.005 g	+60%
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0.006 g	0.002 g	+200%
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.185 g	0.020 g	+825%
SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid)	0.033 g	0.005 g	+560%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	1.71 g	1.78 g	-4%
SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid)	0.093 g	0.018 g	+417%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.996 g	0.892 g	+12%
SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid)	0.008 g	0.050 g	-84%
SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid)	0.007 g	0.050 g	-86%
SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid)	0.004 g	0.019 g	-79%
MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid)	0.044 g	0.002 g	+2100%
MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0.229 g	0.059 g	+288%
MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis)	0.206 g	0.059 g	+249%
MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid)	0.064 g	0.009 g	+611%
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	3.04 g	3.40 g	-11%
MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis)	2.68 g	3.37 g	-20%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0.026 g	0.096 g	-73%
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis)	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.742 g	7.89 g	-91%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	0.556 g	6.88 g	-92%
PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid)	0.486 g	6.79 g	-93%
PUFA 18:2 CLAs	0.032 g	0.010 g	+220%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.037 g	0.917 g	-96%
PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid)	0.035 g	0.859 g	-96%
PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.002 g	0.058 g	-97%
PUFA 18:3i	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid)	0.005 g	0.010 g	-50%
PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.025 g	0.009 g	+178%
PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid)	0.025 g	0.009 g	+178%
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family)	0.077 g	0.051 g	+51%
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	0.009 g	0 g
PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid)	0.009 g	0.019 g	-53%
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0.022 g	0.005 g	+340%
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0.002 g	0.004 g	-50%
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic	0.388 g	0.037 g	+949%
TFA 16:1 t	0.023 g	0 g
TFA 18:1 t	0.365 g	0.037 g	+886%
TFA 22:1 t	0 g	0 g	=
TFA 18:2 t not further defined	0.037 g	0.080 g	-54%
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic	0.037 g	0.080 g	-54%
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.410 g	0.203 g	+102%
Threonine (EAA)	1.52 g	0.577 g	+164%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.62 g	0.952 g	+70%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	2.80 g	1.52 g	+84%
Lysine (EAA)	3.10 g	1.35 g	+130%
Methionine (EAA)	0.830 g	0.486 g	+71%
Cystine (conditionally essential)	0.315 g	0.233 g	+35%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.38 g	0.760 g	+81%
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	1.14 g	0.507 g	+126%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.89 g	1.05 g	+174%
Arginine (conditionally essential)	2.24 g	1.13 g	+97%
Histidine (EAA)	1.22 g	0.679 g	+80%
Alanine	1.92 g	1.04 g	+84%
Aspartic acid	3.14 g	1.65 g	+90%
Glutamic acid	5.13 g	3.34 g	+53%
Glycine (conditionally essential)	1.50 g	0.790 g	+90%
Proline (conditionally essential)	1.35 g	1.17 g	+14%
Serine	1.27 g	0.577 g	+120%
Hydroxyproline	—	0.030 g

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +1900% in CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak Zinc, Zn +663% in CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak Iron, Fe +206% in CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +98% in CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak

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