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

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Chicken fingers

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, and Folate, however, Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 51% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 11 times less Calcium than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers contain 17mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Calcium +976.5%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +976.5%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1021.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1021.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +90.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.7%
Contains more Protein +331.9%
Contains more Water +145.7%
Contains more Other +116.2%
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 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 Fats +90.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.7%
Contains more Protein +331.9%
Contains more Water +145.7%
Contains more Other +116.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4927.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.03
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
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 Sucrose +4927.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.03

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon roll Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cinnamon roll Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 16.05g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 26.61g 13.95g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 17.25g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 271kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Calcium 183mg 17mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 0.73mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 131mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 102mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 305mg 769mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.062mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.292mg 0.228mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 2IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.11mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 72µg 19µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg 8µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.176mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.41mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.215mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.104mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.255mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.126mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 5mg 48mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.83g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.211g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.

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