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Chinese fried rice vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and Sesame chicken

  • Chinese fried rice has more Manganese, however, Sesame chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 21% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Sesame chicken contains 5 times less Manganese than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice contains 0.433mg of Manganese, while Sesame chicken contains 0.083mg.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +421.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +421.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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 C +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +907.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +867.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 293
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +907.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +867.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +381.4%
Contains more Other +56.8%
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +381.4%
Contains more Other +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +187.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3086.5%
Contains more Glucose +1576.9%
Contains more Fructose +3920%
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +187.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3086.5%
Contains more Glucose +1576.9%
Contains more Fructose +3920%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese fried rice Sesame chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 26.18g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 2.96g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 32.79g 26.88g Chinese fried rice
Calories 174kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 30.8g 10.7g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 0.56g 15.98g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 0.7g Chinese fried rice
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.66mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 51mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 76mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 387mg 482mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.095mg 0.051mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0.083mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 279IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 6µg 8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 2.8µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 59mg Chinese fried rice
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.045g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.41g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Sesame chicken
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients
  2. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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