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Cream cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream cheese and chicken fingers different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than chicken fingers.
  • Cream cheese contains 101 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. Cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers contain 11IU.
  • Chicken fingers are lower in saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than cream cheese (0).

Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 +470.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.6%
Contains more IronIron +563.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1972.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8929.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +281%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +146.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4765.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cream cheese Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 2.493g 81%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 8.217mg 51%
Vitamin A 308µg 3µg 34%
Fats 34.44g 13.95g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 5.783g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.426mg 28%
Protein 6.15g 19.22g 26%
Phosphorus 107mg 282mg 25%
Sodium 314mg 769mg 20%
Cholesterol 101mg 48mg 18%
Selenium 8.6µg 17.5µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.244mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 3.17mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 4.83g 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.228mg 9%
Calcium 97mg 17mg 8%
Iron 0.11mg 0.73mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.11mg 7%
Potassium 132mg 373mg 7%
Starch 0.35g 17.03g 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.069mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Magnesium 9mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8µg 5%
Calories 350kcal 271kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.179mg 4%
Carbs 5.52g 17.25g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg 3%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 43.7mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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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