Chicken fingers vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken fingers and gingerbread?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 40% more.
- Chicken fingers have 5 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. While chicken fingers have 282mg of phosphorus, gingerbread has only 54mg.
- The amount of sodium in gingerbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken fingers is lower.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +422.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +317.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +199.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +372.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.7% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +392.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.2% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 1.738mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 54mg | 33% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 3.9g | 31% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.88mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.683mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 327mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.19mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.375mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.195mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 49.2g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 4.216g | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.122g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 7.124g | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 16.4g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 16.3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 439mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.