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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Plantain chips

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 33 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. Chinese lemon chicken contains 13µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips contain 0.4µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 +344.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Copper +395%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Copper +395%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Water +2421.1%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +209.8%
Contains more Other +71.9%
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Water +2421.1%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +209.8%
Contains more Other +71.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +448.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +394.6%
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +448.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +394.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 11.87g 2.28g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 20.61g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 252kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 10.27g 50.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 40mg 9mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.97mg Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 136mg 78mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 252mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.51mg 0.37mg Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.089mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 13µg 0.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 1.28mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.802mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 9µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.185g Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 8.337g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.078g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken Plantain chips
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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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