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Chicken fingers vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken fingers and cardamom?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1207% more.
  • Chicken fingers have 43 times more sodium than cardamom. While chicken fingers have 769mg of sodium, cardamom has only 18mg.
  • The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Spices, cardamom 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +717.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +1813.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +952.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12180.7%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.6%
Contains more FatsFats +108.2%
Contains more WaterWater +463.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.9%
Contains more OtherOther +96.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +455.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1244.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.228mg 28mg 1207%
Iron 0.73mg 13.97mg 166%
Fiber 1.2g 28g 107%
Zinc 0.71mg 7.47mg 61%
Magnesium 28mg 229mg 48%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.102mg 44%
Calcium 17mg 383mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.43g 36%
Copper 0.069mg 0.383mg 35%
Sodium 769mg 18mg 33%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 21mg 22%
Potassium 373mg 1119mg 22%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Carbs 17.25g 68.47g 17%
Protein 19.22g 10.76g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.23mg 15%
Phosphorus 282mg 178mg 15%
Fats 13.95g 6.7g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.87g 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.68g 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.198mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Folate 19µg 5%
Calories 271kcal 311kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.182mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Chicken fingers Cardamom
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
42%
Chicken fingers
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.