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Chicken fingers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken fingers and pound cake

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B5; however, pound cake is richer in iron and vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 41% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 12 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While chicken fingers have 0.426mg of vitamin B6, pound cake has only 0.036mg.
  • Pound cake has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.1%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.4%
Contains more WaterWater +80.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.1%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7570%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.36g
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 1.615mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.036mg 30%
Protein 19.22g 5g 28%
Selenium 17.5µg 5µg 23%
Phosphorus 282mg 140mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.65mg 17%
Sodium 769mg 377mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.419g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.485mg 15%
Threonine 0.803mg 153mg 14%
Carbs 17.25g 53.64g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 4.811g 11%
Iron 0.73mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 70µg 7%
Potassium 373mg 149mg 7%
Folate 19µg 42µg 6%
Cholesterol 48mg 66mg 6%
Vitamin K 8µg 1.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.249mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 8mg 5%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.11mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 3.02g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.173mg 5%
Choline 43.7mg 65.6mg 4%
Calories 271kcal 353kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.8µg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.43mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.042mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin D 7IU 34IU 3%
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 13.95g 13.96g 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 33.36g N/A
Starch 17.03g 17.36g 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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