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Cinnamon vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon and chicken fingers

  • Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and copper; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 749% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 59 times more calcium than chicken fingers. While cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium, chicken fingers have only 17mg.
  • Cinnamon has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5794.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more IronIron +1039.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7560.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +464.5%

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +290%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +516.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +297.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 CarbsCarbs +367.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +381.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more WaterWater +340.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 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 -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1863.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8404.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 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 +1900%
~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.
Cinnamon Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.228mg 749%
Fiber 53.1g 1.2g 208%
Calcium 1002mg 17mg 99%
Iron 8.32mg 0.73mg 95%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 8.217mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 5.783g 38%
Sodium 10mg 769mg 33%
Phosphorus 64mg 282mg 31%
Protein 3.99g 19.22g 30%
Copper 0.339mg 0.069mg 30%
Selenium 3.1µg 17.5µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.426mg 21%
Carbs 80.59g 17.25g 21%
Fats 1.24g 13.95g 20%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 8µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 1.244mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 4.83g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.179mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.345g 2.493g 10%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.71mg 10%
Magnesium 60mg 28mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 3.17mg 6%
Choline 11mg 43.7mg 6%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.1mg 3%
Potassium 431mg 373mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0g 1%
Calories 247kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cinnamon Chicken fingers
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
19%
Cinnamon
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.

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