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Chicken fingers vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken fingers and cinnamon roll

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E; however, cinnamon roll is higher in calcium and folate.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 51% more than chicken fingers.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 11 times less vitamin B6 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 0.426mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll contains 0.038mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +976.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1021.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.9%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.16µg

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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.9%
Contains more WaterWater +145.7%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
Contains more FatsFats +90.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.7%

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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4927.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.39g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken fingers Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.493g 12.649g 46%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.404mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.038mg 30%
Protein 19.22g 4.45g 30%
Phosphorus 282mg 131mg 22%
Sodium 769mg 305mg 20%
Fats 13.95g 26.61g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.337mg 18%
Calcium 17mg 183mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.676g 14%
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg 14%
Folate 19µg 72µg 13%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 1.15mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 8.723g 10%
Carbs 17.25g 48.6g 10%
Calories 271kcal 452kcal 9%
Selenium 17.5µg 13µg 8%
Potassium 373mg 102mg 8%
Iron 0.73mg 1.37mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.211mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 10.6mg 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 15.2µg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.138mg 3%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.292mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.53mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.062mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 25.7g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g 0%
Starch 17.03g 16.39g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.156g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients

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

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