Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cranberries vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are cranberries and chicken fingers different?

  • Cranberries are higher in vitamin C; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 51% higher.
  • Cranberries contain 13 times more vitamin C than chicken fingers. While cranberries contain 14mg of vitamin C, chicken fingers contain only 1.1mg.
  • Cranberries have less saturated fat.

Cranberries, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Cranberries vs Chicken fingers infographic
Infographic link

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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.3%
Contains more IronIron +217.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17400%

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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8035.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +694.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 WaterWater +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4078.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10630.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10414.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cranberries Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 8.217mg 51%
Phosphorus 11mg 282mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 5.783g 38%
Protein 0.46g 19.22g 38%
Sodium 2mg 769mg 33%
Selenium 0.1µg 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.426mg 28%
Fats 0.13g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.244mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin C 14mg 1.1mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 4.83g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.179mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 3.17mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.008g 2.493g 11%
Calories 46kcal 271kcal 11%
Fiber 3.6g 1.2g 10%
Potassium 80mg 373mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.11mg 8%
Starch 0g 17.03g 7%
Choline 5.5mg 43.7mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.71mg 6%
Iron 0.23mg 0.73mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 28mg 5%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin K 5µg 8µg 3%
Carbs 11.97g 17.25g 2%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.228mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 17mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Copper 0.056mg 0.069mg 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 4.27g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberries Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
10%
Cranberries
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
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?
?
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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.